Else Maria Honan

June 15, 1938 - January 2, 2021
Else Maria Honan

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Mrs. Else M. Honan, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on 1/2/2021, in Greensboro, NC, completing her journey of 82 years.

Maria was a loving, witty, and generous lady who always told the truth. Maria adored and loved her husband, children, and grandchildren. Maria loved the beach, restaurants and all the conversations that went along with it. Maria was truly the life of the party! She lit up every room that she entered with her big smile, and spirit. Maria lived a full and beautiful life, which she will be truly missed. Thank you Maria for sharing your life with us. You will be forever loved and missed. P.S. Love You More.

She is survived by her husband: Martin M. Honan, Jr.; two sons: Martin M. Honan III; Georg Mucke two daughters: Denise Cottrell; Barbara Honan; 11 grandchildren: Skylar M. Honan; Faith Peak; Megan R. West; Allen Cottrell; Alexander Day; Bobby Hausen; Christina E. Cross; Heidi M. Honan; Brandon Heckenast; Tatiana Mucke; Vivianne Bittman.

She is preceded in death by her daughter: Regina Hample

A private service will be held at a later date.

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  • January 10, 2021
    Gene Gilmore says:
    I first met Mrs. Honan around 1985. I was in High school and had signed up for a typing class, thinking it would be an easy yet boring class to fill up my credits. I was wrong on both counts...it wasn't easy...and because her son, Martin was in that class with me, it wasn't boring either. Martin constantly made me laugh and as a result, we were constantly in trouble. We became friends immediately. The first time I went to Martin's house in College Lakes (Fayetteville, NC), I experienced Mrs. Honan's commanding presence and instantly knew that I'd better be on my best behavior. As I hung around his house more, I started to experience her sharp sense of humor and understood where Martin had gotten the gift. I had nicknamed Martin "Beaker" after the character from the "The Muppet Show" because he was so tall and thin. Although, I think she would have chuckled, I never dared call Martin "Beaker" while Mrs. Honan was around ;-) I never had the privilege of getting to know Mrs. Honan as much as I would have liked, but I see her in one of my best friends. My condolences to the entire family and friends of this unforgettable lady.

  • January 12, 2021
    Maya Cobb says:
    I have had the pleasure of getting to know Maria for the last four years. I was her caregiver, but she treated me as her own. When I first met her I thought there was no way I could care for someone with so much attitude, she told me when I walked in her house for the first time that I could turn right around and leave. Maria and I quickly became friends.. family. She had the kind of heart that could look right through you. As well as the kind that would do anything for you. Even on her worst days, she was always sure to ask me if I was okay. There was never a day that passed that we didn’t share a laugh. I hope you’re laughing. I’m going to miss you so much Maria. Thank you for the honor of knowing you. You will live in my heart forever. P.S. Love you more.