Marjorie E. “Marge” Gilley of Ooltewah, TN passed away Monday April 5, 2021. After a lengthy stay at a skilled nursing facility she was able to spend the last few months at her own home with family. Marjorie was born June 21, 1948 in Fort Scott, KS. She met Harold Gilley in Hutchinson, KS and then married and moved to Anaheim, CA, then Mishawaka, IN, before settling in Chattanooga, TN. She is preceded in death by her parents Donald E. Lord and Vercie E. Lord, and brother Ronald E. Lord. Surviving is her sister Carolyn Porter and sister in law Sheryl Lord. She has left behind a daughter and son-in law Marlo & Lee Lowry and a son Benjamin Gilley; grandchildren Shandi & Allan Johns and Jessica Chambers; grandsons Trey Birchfield and Jason Gilley; great-grandchildren Jada and Lexi Chambers, Serena and Quinton Johns. Many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. As a homemaker Marge raised her family volunteering at their schools and supporting their activities. She loved cooking, and playing with her grandkids and providing the joy of her pool to be shared by all. She was the fun Aunt. Marge loved travel, she had visited nearly every state in the US, as well as Israel. She also loved going to Disney, she loved all things pretty and colorful, such as flowers, butterflies and birds. She was an avid reader, loved music and dance. She will be remembered by all who knew her.
There will be a private memorial on Sunday, April 11, 2021.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made in Marge's honor to the Friends of Harrison Bay State Park Playgrounds Program.
Please share your memories of Marge with the family at www.chattanoogavalleyviewchapel.com
Arrangements are by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 7414 Old Lee Hwy., Chattanooga, TN 37421.
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