Mary Marjorie Ellis Henry

Mary Marjorie Ellis Henry, 97 of Marietta, passed away at 8:25pm on Friday, September 10, 2010, at the Arbors of Marietta.

She was born on January 28, 1913, in Bartlett, Ohio, a daughter of George Darl Ellis and Lucy Smith Ellis.  She was retired from J.C. Penney’s and had been a poll worker for the Board of Elections.  She was a charter member of the O’Neill Center, a 60-year member of Order of Eastern Star Chapter 280, Bethel Women’s Society, Delta Patrons CCL member, AARP member, RSVP volunteer and spent many hours at the Tourist Trolley.  She attended Bethel Lighthouse Church and Faith Bible Church.

On November 26, 1934, she married Gerald Henry who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her daughter Jane (Roger) Ritchie of Marietta; grandchildren, Karina (Tim) Bennett of California and Rusty (Rhonda) Ritchie of Georgia; 3 great grandchildren:  Stephenie, Roger and Brennen Ritchie all of Georgia and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 3 brothers:  Dean, Dale and Harold Ellis.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday at 10:30 am at Bartlett Cemetery with Pastor Jim Dickey officiating.   McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting family with arrangements.

Memorial contributions are requested to the Alzheimer Association, 1218 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV  26101.