Marjorie Avery Willard NORFOLK - Marjorie Avery Willard, professor emeritus, born Oct. 12, 1921, passed away Oct. 25, 2008. She is survived by her brother, W. Eddie Willard Jr. (Shirley); nieces, Karen Thomas (Al) and Kimberly Kruger (Jack); nephews, Steve Willard, Jeff Willard and Chuck Willard (Pamela); great-nephews, Travis and Daniel Kruger and Jake Thomas; and numerous first cousins. Marjorie graduated from Hagerstown High School, Hagerstown, Md., Class of 1940. She received a B.S. degree from Madison College (JMU), Class of 1944, a master's degree from George Washington University, and continued her doctoral studies at Columbia University. She was hired by Marymount University while attending Columbia to organize and establish a full athletic program and was hired as a full professor. Her achievements were to be in charge of the construction and organization of a complete university athletic program, which included field hockey, basketball, swimming, tennis, fencing, archery and various intramural sports. She retired from Marymount after 30 years of service. Her family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Bliley's, Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull Street Road, where a funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 27, 2008.

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Linda and Scott Jurey

October 30, 2008

Steve, We are so sorry to hear of your aunt's passing. We know you thought a lot of her and will miss her greatly. We're sorry we didn't get a chance to meet her. She sounds like an extraordinary woman who accomplished a lot in her life. We remember you and Elaine talking about how interesting she was. I'm sure Elaine was waiting at the entrance to Heaven for her. We know this has been such a rough year for you. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Paul McDonell

October 29, 2008

Steve - I am so sorry to learn of your aunt's passing. I know you loved and respected her greatly, and together you and Elaine shared some special times with her. I am sure that Elaine is glad to be welcoming her to Heaven. From what I have heard about Marjorie, she was truly an extraordinary person and someone to be admired. I wish you and your family the best during this most difficult time.

Richard Spring

October 28, 2008

Marge was a very special lady, that
I will always remember for her kindness
and caring ways. My deepest sympathy
to all .
Dick Spring, The Villages,Florida

Lee Peebles Bereavement Counselor

October 27, 2008

On behalf of all the staff at Bon Secours Hospice and Palliative Care we wish to extend to the friends and family our deepest sympathy and ongoing support. We hope and pray you will find peace with time. Please feel free to contact me anytime if I can be of help.

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