Marilyn Ann Thiel Waldsmith, 78, of 209 Obannon Court, Anderson, SC, died January 12, 2019 at The Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of Daniel Joseph Waldsmith Sr. for nearly 61 years. Born in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late Basil Frank Thiel and Dorothy Mary Dempsey Thiel. Marilyn was a devoted wife and stay at home mother. After caring for her family for years, she worked in a physician's office. Marilyn loved working with the patients. After moving to Anderson, she was a long-time volunteer for The Anderson Free Clinic and actively served the community in other areas. She was a lifelong Roman Catholic Christian and faithful member of St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church in Anderson where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, member of the Women's Club, and volunteer in several capacities. Marilyn loved family gatherings, spending time with friends, traveling with her husband, and escaping the cold Winter months to Florida. She was known for her quick wit and humor. Marilyn bravely battled Alzheimer's Disease for over ten years. When she received her diagnosis, she made her battle plan, and shared that plan with her family. She lived her life as she wished. She lived and died with dignity. While the disease took her sight and restricted her movement, it did not take her spirit. As her physical condition lessened, her compassion for people and appreciation for the simplest of God's gifts increased exponentially. The family would like everyone to know that Marilyn never lost her quick, wit or sense of humor, love and appreciation of life, and positive outlook. In the last few weeks of her life the only sadness she expressed was her inability to attend her beloved church. Along with her husband, she is survived by her beloved family: sister, Dorothy J. Shepherd of Lewiston, MI; brother, Chuck B. Thiel (Nancy) of Grosse Point, MI; son, John J. Waldsmith (Maria Carolina) of Anderson, SC; daughter, Debra A. Moody (Vince) of Columbia, TN; son, Daniel J. Waldsmith Jr. (Nikki) of Anderson, SC; son, Chuck J. Waldsmith (Roslina) of Woodstock, GA; son, Michael J. Waldsmith Sr. (Fianc Susan Smith) of Anderson, SC; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. The Family will receive friends at the McDougald Funeral Home on Thursday, January 17, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am Friday, January 18, 2019 at St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church, 1821 White St., Anderson, SC 29624, with Father Michael P. Jones, O.F.M. and Father Christopher J. Dunn, O.F.M. officiating. The family will be at their respective homes and will receive guests immediately following the Mass in the Parish Hall.The family wishes to express their gratitude and appreciation to all the medical personnel, staff, volunteers, friends, and home health care workers that treated Marilyn with compassion and kindness. In lieu of flowers, Marilyn asked for memorial donations be made to either Clean Start, 219 Townsend St., Anderson, SC 29624, 864-716-0766; or to The Soup Kitchen, 306 W. Franklin St., Anderson, SC 29624, 864-224-4763. WWW.MCDOUGALDFUNERALHOME.COM. Events Visitation Thursday, January 17, 2019 5:00PM - 8:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Memorial service Friday, January 18, 2019 11:00AM St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church 1821 White St. Anderson, SC 29624 Phone: 8642268621