Marjorie L. Pearce
1933 - 2020
Marjorie Lee 'Marge' Pearce, 87, of
Burrton, died November 6, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born February 2, 1933, in Burrton, to Chester C. and Faye L.
(Brewer) Collins.
Marge graduated from Burrton High
School in 1951. In addition to raising her family, Marge worked at
Burrton IGA for many years before becoming Burrton City Clerk in
1975, a job she held until retiring in 1995. Marge was a member of
Burrton United Methodist Church, where she was pianist and organist
for over 40 years. She was a member of United Methodist Women and
Order of the Eastern Star. Marge also served as a Cub Scout Den
Mother, enjoyed playing softball, and was an avid cat lover. On
November 11, 1951, she married Joseph 'JD' Pearce, in Aiken, South
Carolina. They shared nearly 69 years of marriage. He survives.
Also surviving are: children, Dan
Pearce (Debbie), Protection, John Pearce, Jim Pearce, Kerrie
Considine (Barry) all of Burrton, Randy Pearce (Lynette), Wamego;
grandchildren, CJ Pearce, Meghan Bui (Dung), Aimee Bastian (Clay),
Ashley Shilts (Sam), Christopher, Steven, and Kristen Pearce; six
great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many extended
family members.
Marge was preceded in death by: her
parents; sister, Charlene Cornett; brother, Harold Collins; and
great-granddaughter, October Shilts.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at Burrton United Methodist Church, 114
W. Center St, Burrton. Burial will follow in Burrton Cemetery.
Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary. Viewing will continue, with the family
present to receive friends, from 6-8 p.m. at Burrton United Methodist
Church.
Memorials are suggested to Parkinson's
Foundation, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS
67501.
