Marjorie Ruth Christy

CHRISTY, Marjorie Ruth 90, of Brandon, passed away peacefully in the home and presence of her loving daughter, Carol Valaes and her husband George, in Brandon, on June 4, 2011. She is survived by sons, James Joseph, Oakland, CA and John Patrick Seattle, WA. Born in Richmond Hill, NY in 1921, she lived life to its fullest. She was a proud Army wife accompanying husband James Vincent, 1921-2003, post WWII to stations where she created homes in Europe, Asia and America. She loved to say, "I've had a great life, I had 3 children, each born on a different continent!" She saw the world, loved travel, plays, and Lawrence Welk. She achieved her life-long dream of retirement in Florida where she enjoyed many years in Clearwater. She was a life-long Christian and member of the United Methodist Church in Pinellas Park since 1987. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at Lake Seminole Square Retirement Home in Seminole at 10:30 am, June 10. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of your choice.