YANKEE, Marjorie – of Davison, age 86, passed peacefully away, surrounded by her family, on March 1, 2011 at Brian’s House Hospice of Davison. Honoring her wishes, cremation has already taken place. A Celebration of Marjorie’s Life will be held 12 NOON Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Rd., Davison; Pastor Sarah LaRose-Nettell officiating. Marjorie’s family will welcome visitors from 10 am until the time of the service on Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to Brian’s House Hospice or Valley Area Agency on Aging.
Marjorie was born in Flint on July 6, 1924, daughter of the late Clarence and Grace (Hill) Sweers. Marjorie married Lyle E. Yankee on June 20, 1943. Lyle preceded her in death on December 1, 1980. Marjorie was a Nurse’s Aide at St. Joseph Hospital for 19 years.
Marjorie is survived by her children, Linda (Jerry) Siedenburg, Kimberlee (John) Pannell, Michael (Judy) Yankee, Patrick Yankee and Timothy (Debbie) Yankee; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother, Ron (Joyce) Sweers. She was preceded in death by three children, Pamela K. Kinzel, Randall L. Yankee and David E. Yankee.
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