Marjorie Lou (Shoemaker) Collins, age 90, of Lansing, Michigan passed away on Wednesday January 8, 2020. Marjorie was born February 16, 1929. She was born and raised in the Lansing area, attended Everett High School, and lived in Haslett for many years. She was an avid genealogist and the family historian. Her love and passion were her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude LeRoy Collins and her son, Clyde Larry Collins. Surviving are her children, Mary (Dick) Gessner, Christine (Ronald) Gardhouse, Michael (Penny) Collins, and Cynthia (Arthur) Hosford; thirty grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; sister, Alice (Roger) Leonard; numerous extended family.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the many family and friends who visited and supported Marjorie. A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes East Chapel, 1730 E. Grand River, East Lansing 48823. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Heartland Hospice, HeartlandHospiceFund.org/Donate.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.greastlansing.com.
