Marie was born July 27, 1929 in Bath, PA. She was a daughter of the late Christ Morgannis Pavlov and Anna Alich Pavlov.
She started her employment with the federal government working at the Pentagon as a teletype operator and later with the Department of Defense Agencies.
In 1992, she retired with 20 years of service in the Ft. Jackson School System as a secretary for superintendents and principals. After retirement she worked as a secretary at Jackson Creek Baptist Church.
A member of Mending Hearts, VFW and American Legion, she enjoyed traveling and helping others.
In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by a sister, Anne Behler, and two brothers, Christopher Pavlov and Frank Pavlov. Survivors include her children, Jay Britton (Toni Morris), Wanda Thedford (Pete), a grandson, William E. Thedford and great-grandchildren, Zoe RayAnn Thedford, Emma Joyce Thedford and Lily Addison; and numerous cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mending Hearts or Heart Association.