Marie Mages Guthrie, a lifelong resident of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on December 15, 2018 at the Folsom Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thurmon Paul Guthrie who was the Cullman Veteran Service Officer for many years. Marie was born October 1, 1921, and was a lifetime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
She was the last of nine children born to Mary nee - Graffenstatte & Casper Mages. Her siblings being Johanna, Casper Jr., Betty, Arnold, Marguerite, Carl, and Sabina. Marie worked for Liberty National Insurance before her duties as wife and mother became her focus. She was a member of American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and Ladies Altar Society. She enjoyed her children, gardening and cooking/ baking. After the death of her husband, Marie’s main concern was the care of her special needs daughter Nancy. She is survived by her children Mark, Nancy, Eric and one grandchild Warren.
The funeral Mass will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Friday, December 28 at 10:00 am with Fr. Patrick Egan, OSB presiding. A private, family interment will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sacred Heart School, 112 2nd Ave SE, Cullman, AL 35055.
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