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Marian McCANN

1931 - 2016

Marian McCANN obituary, 1931-2016, Atlanta, GA

Marian McCANN Obituary

McCANN, Marian Bell Marian Bell McCann, 85, passed away peacefully at home, on December 15, 2016. She was born to the late Robert Bryan and Marian Bell, August 2, 1931, in Atlanta. She was a graduate of Murphy High School and UGA, and remained passionate about the Bulldogs. She married James Walter McCann, Jr., in 1957. They spent 30 years in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, before returning to Atlanta. Marian had a deep love for God and people. She always had a twinkle in her eye and time for a conversation. Marian had a unique way of making whomever she was with feel very special. Marian was considered a dear friend to many. She is survived by her children: James Walter McCann, III, (Robin) of Temecula, CA and Lauren McCann Hight, (Tom) of Kennesaw, GA. She is also survived by seven grandchildren: McKenna, Susannah and Lynden Hight; James IV, Jordan, Chandler and Callie McCann. Also surviving are two sisters, Patricia Fuller, Helen, GA and Gloria Durant, Sumter, SC, many cousins, nieces, nephews, and a multitude of friends (some since kindergarten!). A celebration of her life, and the Giver of life, will be held Friday, Jan 6, 1:30, at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Logoi.org.

Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jan. 5, 2017.
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To Jimmy and Laura, especially,

The Kilbride family sends their
love and sympathy for the loss of
your Mom most recently.

What a sweet, sweet Christian woman whom I dearly loved. We spent many wonderful years with our families together in Ft. Lauderdale.

What was there not to love about both
your Mom & Dad! They are together now
with their Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ.
We will all be reunited one day again!

Our warmest love,

"Mama Gina", Lori, Bob, Amy, David & Gina

Gina Race Kilbride

January 18, 2017

Marian was such a precious Christian friend. I will miss her sweet smile, her kindness to others and her encouraging words.

Jean Turner

January 6, 2017

Such a beautiful CHRISTIAN friend. Everyone loved "Bud". We are losing so many of our wonderful friends from 1949 class. I am thankful she passed quietly and now is in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Asking God to bless
her husband and her family during these grieving times. Much love, Iris Cathcart
Jordan-Pierce Worthington, MN.

Iris Jordan-Pierce

January 6, 2017

Marian, you will always be remembered. When we speak about you it will bring joy to our hearts. Your smile, kind words, and faith will carry on and be apparent in our thoughts and actions with the hope that we can live our lives as selfless as you .

Julia Sokolic

January 5, 2017

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Johnson Ferry Baptist Church

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180 Church Street NE P. O. Box 1026, Marietta, GA 30060

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