Marjorie Eloise Featheringill

Marjorie Eloise Featheringill, 90 of Tupelo, MS passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2012. She was born Wednesday, September 13, 1922 in Jay County, Indiana She was one of eight children born to Emery and Bertha Robinson. She was the wife of the late Merritt (Bud) Featheringill for 68 years. Bud was in construction and over the years they lived in Indiana, Arizona, New Mexico, Southern California and Mississippi. Marjorie was a housewife, baker and professional cake decorator. She managed a restaurant in Indiana and later with her husband, later opened Marge's Bakery and Cafe in Oracle, Arizona. Her family and friends describe her as a loving and gentle mother, grandma, and great-grandma who never forgot to send a card to each person on their birthday/anniversary. She was "mom" to many who knew and loved her.

Marjorie was an active member in Tupelo, MS with the Tupelo Homemakers Club, Lee County Extension Office and the Tupelo Hospital Wellness Center.

Surviving are son, Richard Featheringill (June) of Tupelo , MS , daughter, Myrna Rohr of Hemet , CA ; 3 granddaughters; Suzanne Johnson (Anthony) of Franklin, TN, Deborah Schneider (Chris) of Adrian, MI and Jennifer Rohr Gillett (Matt) of San Mateo CA;. 7 great grand children; Eric and Nickolas Johnson, Alexis De Long. Tyler Schneider, Jackson Gillett, Nickolas and Brittney Schneider.

Visitation 3 - 5 p.m. Thurs 27th with short service at 3:30 at Miller-Jones. A memorial service will be held in Tupelo, MS at a later date.

In lieu of flowers,the family requests donations to the American Heart Association, National Autism Foundation or Cancer Society