Comforted by her loving husband, Mary Elizabeth "Libby" Dewar went to be with out Savior Jesus Christ on September 7, 2017. All who met and knew Libby, knew she heard the sought-after-words of "Well Done my Good and Faithful Servant" on September 7th. Libby was born in Anthony, Florida on June 18, 1931, the daughter of the late Marvin and Mary Chapman. Libby was the faithful and loving wife of Alex Dewar for over 63 years, their marriage a blessing and to all who met the couple. Whether it was her dedication to tending to the babies in the church nursery or her baking brownies for a family that had a need, those who knew Libby remember that she possessed a caring and giving heart. In particular, she had a very special place in her heart for anyone who had suffered pain or misfortune, irrespective of the circumstance which gave rise to the situation. Libby and Alex met as students at the University of Florida and after marriage in 1954, embarked with him on a tour of duty in the U.S. Army. Later, she used her training in accounting to assist in establishing Dewar Nurseries. In all she accomplished, kindness and love were evident. Libby is survived by her husband Alex Dewar, son Marvin Dewar and wife Bev, son Bill Dewar and his wife Cynthia, daughter Karen Voit and husband David, and her grandchildren whom she loved with all her heart: James, Kevin, Kim,Patricia, Kimberly, Davis and Andrew Dewar, and Lauren and Bailey Voit. Arrangement details are entrusted to Loomis Family Funeral Home, Apopka. Services are on Saturday, September 23 at Lockhart Baptist Church, Edgewater Drive, Orlando, with visitation at 10 a.m. and service at 11 a.m.
Service
Visitation
Loomis Funeral Home Chapel
420 West Main Street Apopka 32712
10:00:00 - 11:00:00
Funeral Service
Lockhart Baptist Church
7601 Edgewater Drive Orlando 32810
11:00:00
Angelica Rosario says
Mr. Dewar, Bill and family,
Praying that you may have peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and many loving memories to forever hold in your heart. You are truly in my thoughts and prayers.
Angelica (Henry Villarreals Daughter)
Expression of Sympathy says
A MONET’S GARDEN TABLE BASKET was ordered on September 19, 2017
Clara Harrington says
Sorry to hear about Libby. Yet we know she is in a far better place. I will always be so very grateful to Libby and you Alex for all you did for Michelle when I was in the hospital. You both have had a very special part of my heart!
Expression of Sympathy says
A FEATHERY PALM PLANT was sent on September 22, 2017
Bill, Patricia, and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We hope that fond memories will comfort you through the days and weeks ahead.
Expression of Sympathy says
A THE COLOR OF MEMORIES TABLE ARRANGEMENT was ordered on September 22, 2017
Expression of Sympathy says
An INDOOR GARDEN BASKET was ordered on September 22, 2017