Marjorie R. Pett, 87, a former resident of Plymouth, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2008, at the Grove Nursing Center, Grove, OK.
Born in Pierceton, IN, she was the daughter of the late Voyal and Ruth (Phillips) Harris. She married Richard E. “Dick” Pett, in 1944. He preceded her in death in 1994 after 50 years of marriage.
Marjorie enjoyed working for the Plymouth school system as a cafeteria cook for many years.
She was a member of the Plymouth First United Methodist Church and the Tyra Constance Guild.
Marjorie is survived by sons, Richard E. Jr. “Gene” (Marcia) Pett, Grove, OK, and Douglas (Sandra Sims) Pett, Fort Wayne, IN.
A grandson, Scot (Joelle) Pett, great grandson, Jordan Pett, Troy, MI and granddaughter, Dawn Allison Pett, Arlington Heights, IL, also survive.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Voyal and Maurice Harris.
Friends are invited to celebrate the life of Marjorie Pett with her family from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, and after 7 a.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth.
Funeral services for Marjorie will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dr. Dean Fager, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, will officiate.
Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Memorial gifts in Marjorie’s memory may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Plymouth or a charity of the donor’s choice.