Marjorie Lois Fink

John 11:25-26 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?”

On November 11th, 2023, Marjorie Lois Fink, of Advance, NC was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, whom she worshiped and served her entire life. She was 89. She was greatly loved by all and will be deeply missed by her family, friends, church, and community. She took great joy in her family gatherings and celebrations as well as attending Calvary Baptist Church for over 30 years. Some of her favorite things were having conversations over coffee, being a Nana, and watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren, whether in person or by daily video conversations. She also greatly enjoyed her Sunday afternoon lunches and fellowship with her family.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 70 years, Thomas Fink; three children: Kathie Donaldson (Ken), James Fink (Cheryl), and Debbie Clark (Mike); eleven grandchildren: Joshua Donaldson, JT Fink (Aimee), Jacob Donaldson (Beth), Melanie Vaassen (Brent), Jeremy Donaldson (Deanna), Andrew Fink (Erika), Jonathan Clark (Candace), Duncan Clark, Jordan Clark, Elisabeth Donaldson, and Jamilyn Donaldson; twelve great-grandchildren, in order of birth: Ian, Kaelyn, Parker, Kate, Luke, Elin, James, Carson, Grant, Naomi, Cooper, and Scottie.

She was predeceased by her parents Earl and Helen Perry, her sister and lifelong best friend, Rena Hammond, and brother, William.

Always possessing a sharp mind and quick wit, she graduated salutatorian of her high school class at Bradford Central, Bradford, NY. Above all, she dedicated herself to her family and raising her children. Later, she had a 30 year career in accounting for Corning Glass Works in Corning, NY, where she worked closely with the controller and prepared documents for the board of directors and audits.

Her Christian faith defined her entire life. She loved and memorized Scripture even in recent days. It showed in the way she loved her family and friends and also in how she treated others. She worked tirelessly, serving the Lord by playing the piano and organ at her church, traveling with the Calvary Senior Choir, praying daily for missionaries and teaching Sunday School. She, along with her husband, had a lifelong passion for missions and traveled to many places around the globe to lend a loving and helping hand and to spread the good news of the gospel.

Please join us in a celebration of her life Friday, November 17 at Calvary Baptist Church, 5000 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem, NC. Visitation will start at 9:30 am. The Memorial Service will be at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to Calvary Day School.