M. Marie Fisher

M. Marie Fisher age 97, of Woodland, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Sensations Memory Care in Charlotte. Marie was born on the family farm in Vermontville on May 4, 1915 to Frank and Sara (Snore) Smith. After the early passing of Sara, Frank married Velma Allen. Marie was a 1933 graduate of Nashville High School. In September of 1935, she married Gaylon Fisher, and he preceded her in death on January 5, 1996. After 21 years of service at the Nashville post office, Marie enjoyed an active retirement. She was a founding board member of the Southland Ministries and very active in the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. Survivors include her children, Linden (Judy) Fisher of Woodland and Lois Fisher of Ouray, CO; grandchildren, Pam (Kelly) Carter of Clarksville, Debbie (Jim) Elenbaas of Vermontville, and Brian (Tracie) Fisher of Vermontville; six great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren; sisters, Madelyn Davidson of Portland OR, Donna Hickey of Nashville, and Sharon Helliwell of Portland OR; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding Marie in death were her parents, husband, and two brothers, Russell and Edgar Smith. Visitation for Marie will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2013, at the Koops Funeral Chapel, 935 4th Ave., Lake Odessa, Michigan. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Monday April 1, 2013 at the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church, 10005 E. Barnum Road, Woodland Michigan, with an hour of visitation starting at 12 noon. Interment will follow at Nashville Lakeview Cemetery. Memorials in Marie's name can be made to Southland Ministries, Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Missionary Fund or Great Lakes Caring Hospice, 900 Cooper Street, Jackson MI 49202.