Margaret Piotrowski

Mrs. Margaret Ginn Piotrowski, age 88, of Athens, Georgia passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2012. Mrs. Piotrowski was a 2 year resident of Lanier Gardens in Athens. The Piotrowski family wishes to thank the entire staff and residents of Athens Lanier Gardens for their extraordinary support of and love for our Mother.

Mrs. Piotrowski was born January 30, 1924 in Union Point, GA., the daughter of the late Hattie Evelyn Bussell and Tinsley Asbury Ginn. She was a loving and devoted Mother, Sister, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

Mrs. Piotrowski served as a Corporal in the U. S. Marine Corps during World War II. She met her husband Ray, a Marine Drill Instructor, while serving in the Marines. They were married in 1945. Mrs. Piotrowski graduated from high school and attained an Associate Business Degree. Mrs. Piotrowski retired with special commendations from her supervisors after many years of service with the IRS.

Survivors include her husband Ray Piotrowski, her children and their spouses, Terry and Phyllis Piotrowski, Scotty and Sandy Piotrowski, Gary and Nancy Piotrowski. Grandchildren, Derek, Jeff and his wife, Daye, Chase & Elise Piotrowski ,Great- Grandchildren, Willow and Orson Piotrowski. Brother, Gene Stephens, sister-in-law, Jane Stephens, Sister June Cornuet, Nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends for viewing and respects at Bernstein Funeral Home in Athens Saturday from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 2, 2012. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Saturday, with Pastor Tim Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow the service in Evergreen Memorial Park.

Derek Piotrowski, Richard Piotrowski, and The Jesters Band will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Glory, Hope, & Life, 725 Jesse Jewell Pkway, Suite 270, Gainesville, GA 30501. Please include "For Her Glory" and "In Memory of Margaret Piotrowski" on the check. For more information on "For Her Glory" go to www.forherglory.com

Online condolences may be offered at www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com

Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.