January 19 1931 October 19 2019
Marjorie’s Obituary Marjorie L. Harris, 88 of Barryton, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on Saturday, October 19, 2019. She was born on January 19, 1931 in Grand Ledge, Michigan to William and Nora (Waite) Cramer. Marjorie graduated from Barryton Rural Agricultural High School and soon after married the love of her life Richard Harris on July 2, 1949. Together they made their home and started their family in Lansing and Flint before coming home to their roots in Barryton. In 1962 they became the owners of Imperial (Harris) Gas. Marj opened up her beauty shop, Marjorie’s House of C’oifures. The gas station and beauty shop held many other purposes as well as a place to go and socialize. She started her work from the beauty shop on the Farmer Census which launched her political career, leading to campaigning with congressmen Donald Albosta. They sold their business in 2002. Marjorie was active in the community and was instrumental in the operations and upkeep of East Fork Cemetery. When she was able she loved to dance, enjoyed music and most of all looked forward to spending time with her family and friends. Marjorie leaves behind: her beloved husband of 70 years, Richard; two children, Sherrie (Kenneth) Benjamin of Eaton Rapids and William “Bill” (Jenny) Harris of Barryton; five grandchildren, Marjorie (Jay) Heffelbower of Charleston, SC, Angela (Paul) Porter of Prescott Valley, AZ, Richard (Tabatha) Harris of Barryton, Christina (Jason) Sherman of Lake and Michael (Ann) Benjamin of Eaton Rapids; eleven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews that were like kids of her own. Marjorie is now reunited with: her parents, William and Nora; grand-daughter, Amanda McClintock and five siblings. Funeral services will take place 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at the Daggett Funeral Home in Barryton with the family greeting friends one hour prior. Share a memory by clicking the guestbook tab on Marjorie’s page at daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Marjorie Harris January 19 1931 October 19 2019.
Daggett Funeral Home, Inc. – Barryton
Death notice for the town of: Barryton, state: Michigan