Marianne B. Abdul, 65, formerly of Downingtown, PA where she was born, passed away on January 14, 2022, at Riddle Memorial Hospital in Media, PA. She was the loving wife of Rashid Abdul, with whom she shared 39 years of marriage. Marianne was the daughter of the late Clarence E. Beam and the late Mary Esther Ward Beam, the sister of Richard Beam, Stephen Beam, Diane Clark, and the late Jeanne Reice. Marianne is survived by her children, Holly and Megan Abdul, and her Havanese dog, Benji Abdul. She was employed by Delmarva Power for 32 years. Marianne received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Strayer University. She also dedicated her time towards many nonprofit organizations such as Junior Achievements, Girl Scouts of America, and organized countless charitable events. Marianne enjoyed reading, traveling, and spending her weekends relaxing at her farm in Airville, PA, where she and her husband grew a garden and fruit orchard, raised goats and chickens, and planned to retire. A memorial service will be held from 10am to 11:30am on Saturday February 26, 2022, at Nativity BVM Church, 30 E. Franklin St, Media followed by a luncheon at the Towne House, 117 Veterans Sq, Media. Memorial contributions may be made to the Junior Achievement of Delaware. Please make checks payable to Junior Achievement of Delaware and send them to 522 S Walnut Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. To send online condolence, please visit https://www.juniorachievement.org/web/ja-delaware/donate-now.

Published by The Daily Local from Jan. 19 to Jan. 20, 2022.

*Note: Assumption she is buried in this cemetery with her parents. Confirmation or Correction Requested.