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Marjorie Payton Obituary
She was the wife of Gerald C. Payton, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage.
Born in Bryn Mawr, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Lucy Pritlove Janes.
Mrs. Payton was a graduate of Haverford High School and was an active participant at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Glenmoore.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Nancy L. Rittenhouse and her husband, Michael, of Exton. She is also survived by a sister, Muriel J. Jones of North Carolina; and her grandchildren, Lauren and Mathew Rittenhouse.
A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 21, at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 7 St. Andrew's Lane, Glenmoore, PA 19343, where friends may call from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.
Interment will be in St. Paul's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Exton.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at the address above.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by the James J. Terry Funeral Home, Downingtown. To send online condolences, visit www.jamesterryfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Monica Paulino Sunrise of Exton
June 19, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jerry and Nancy during this difficult time. It was our pleasure to have known Marjorie for the brief time she was with us.
June 19, 2012
Dear Jerry and family,
We have lost a very wonderful friend. She will be missed. She will always be in our hearts and mind.
Love Lad and Dot Banner
June 19, 2012
Dear Mr. Payton, Nancy, Mike and kids,
Mrs. Payton was a wonderful lady with a contagious laugh. She always made us feel welcome and was so easy to talk to. She will be missed.
With love and sympathy,
Cy, Judy, Angela, Simon and Veronica
June 18, 2012
I knew she was special the moment I met her! God Bless you and her entire loving family! With respect and sympathy,
Nures Patti Lynn
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