"Although I didn't know Marjorie, I want to extend my heartfelt condolence to all of her family! May she rest in peace! God be with all of you! Grace Reed, Joe Reed and Family "
In loving memory of
Marjorie Bennett
Marjorie Bennett, 88, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 3:05 a.m. Monday, July 16, 2018 at Miller's Merry Manor. Born March 2, 1930 in Kokomo, she was the daughter of Harvey R. and Helen (Waldron) Maggert.
She graduated from Churubusco High School with the Class of 1949. Marjorie worked at Blue Bell and was a housewife before becoming a CNA. She worked for over 20 years at the local nursing homes, retiring from Miller's Merry Manor.
Survivors include her daughters, Claudia Goodman, of Florida, Kathi (Keith) Roman, of Columbia City, Lisa (Ron) Campbell of Richmond, Va.; sons, Claude Bennett, of Columbia City and Dennis (Linda) Bennett, of Grabill; sister, Doris Gross, of Tennessee; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Keith Maggert and Rex Maggert.
A private graveside service will take place at Oak Grove Compton Cemetery. Preferred memorial donations may be made towards Amelia Swain's continuing education fund, I.C.O. Kathi Roman. Arrangements with DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home. Visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send her family condolences online.
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"Dennis, Claudia, Claude, Kathi, and Lisa, Don and I are very sorry. Your mother was a beautiful woman who epitomized charm and grace. I will always remember the wonderful decorated cakes she made for our school fundraisers and the Lord's Acre Festivals. The entire Long family was very touched when she gave Mom and Dad a decorated cake for our family 's celebration of their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Our community was a more beautiful place because of your mother, and she will be missed. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jill Long Thompson"
"Claude So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Sending love and prayers to you and your family. Your friend Jody( Watering Can)"
"ur name sounds like margarine "
"Kathi, Lisa and Claude, I was your Mom's neighbor on Oak St. We had a lot of laughs and shared our life stories with each other. She was a great cook and fed me many times. I know she will be missed, she sure loved all you kids with all her heart."
"May each of you find courage to face tomorrow as you rest in the knowledge that we truly care about each of your needs and that we will walk beside you in your journey of grief. Randy Grimes, Brett Gerber and the Staff of DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home "