89, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 9, 2019. Ms. Margie R. Gordon was Born December 9, 1929 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was the daughter of Arthur and Beaulah Ballard. At an early age, the family moved to Alton Illinois. She attended the Alton Public Schools and Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL. In 1980, she returned to Thompson Institute in Harrisburg, PA and obtained her Medical Secretary degree.
She was united in marriage to James H. Gordon on June 17, 1951 in Alton, IL. They relocated to Indianapolis, IN in 1952. To this union, two children were born, Iris and Karen Gordon. Margie held several administrative jobs before she became an insurance claims analyst at Trimpe Gilbert Insurance. Additionally she was a faithful member of Second Moravian Church and served in several positions of the church; Sunday School teacher, secretary, Elders Board, and choir.
Margie loved music, gardening, arts & crafts, word & jig-saw puzzles. She was also the “Queen” of QVC shopping and she had a great love for gadgets.
Margie leaves to cherish her memory of two daughters, Iris Hayden of Indianapolis, IN and Karen Davis of Indianapolis, IN, Grandchildren; Monique Martin, Clifton Martin and James Davis, Great-Grandchildren; MeRica Martin, London Martin and Jordan Martin.
She is preceded in death by her loving Husband; James Gordon and her Sister; Irene Moore.
Margie was a devoted Christian, a devoted and supportive mother not only to her children and grandchildren, but also to her nieces, nephews, and neighbors.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 19, 2019 at the Gothic Chapel at Crown Hill Cemetery from 10:00am – 12:00pm. Funeral Services officiated by Nathaniel and Maureen Hankerson will be immediately following at 12:00pm. Burial will take place at Crown Hill Cemetery.
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