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Marjorie Bellamy
Marjorie Bellamy, daughter of Charles Merritt Howell & Brooksie
(Dunn) Howell, was born August 14, 1909 near Vienna, IL. She departed
this life Tuesday evening, March 2, 2004, at the Southgate Health Care
Center in Metropolis, IL. At the time of her passing, Marjorie had
attained the age of 94 years 6 months & 17 days.
Marjorie was united in marriage to Guy Bellamy on November 23, 1930 in
Golconda, IL. He preceded her in death on January 25, 1999.
Survivors include: 2 Sons – David Bellamy and Steve & Betty
Bellamy all of Vienna, IL; a Grandson – Matthew Bellamy of Vienna, IL;
3 Step Grandchildren – Angela Kerley, Mike Kerley, & Tracey
Thomas; 5 Step Great Grandchildren – Jessica, Christopher, Brandon,
Brian & Moriah; Nieces & Nephews.
In addition to her Parents & Husband, Marjorie was preceded in death
by 2 Brothers – Samuel Howell & Hartwell Howell.
Marjorie was a 1929 graduate of the Vienna High School. She received her
Teacher’s Certificate from S.I.U. Normal University at Carbondale, IL.
She taught at the Wartrace Public School and the Bloomfield Public
School. Marjorie was the co-owner & operator of the former Bellamy
Greenhouse & Flower Shop. She had worked as a bookkeeper for Fruit
Belt Farm Service, as well as working as a nurse in the office of Dr.
Earl Veach, MD.
Marjorie was a member of the Daniel Chapman Chapter Daughters of the
American Revolution. She was a member & Past Worthy Matron of
Egyptian Chapter # 30 Order of the Eastern Star and was a member of the
former Valley # 108 White Shrine of Jerusalem. Marjorie was an active
sponsor of the Rainbow Girls organization. She was a charter member of
the Fellowship Baptist Church. Marjorie enjoyed sewing & quilting.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon, March 5, 2004, at 2 PM
at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Vienna. Interment will be in the
Vienna Fraternal Cemetery.
Friends may call after 5 PM Thursday and from 7 AM – 12 Noon Friday at
Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. The body will lie-in-state at the church
from 1 PM – 2 PM Friday.
Eastern Star rites will be accorded at 7 PM Thursday under the auspices
of Egyptian Chapter # 30 Order of the Eastern Star.
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