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1923
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2021
Marjorie GILLINGHAM Obituary
98 was ushered into heaven with the glorious sunset of 10-19-2021. She was born 9-4-1923 in Eaton, Ohio to the late Donald Michael Potts and Lucile Yantis (McKee) Potts. She is survived by her daughter, Judith Lynn Papenbrock, her sister, Betty Joan Nelis, two granddaughters, and two great grandsons.
Also by three nieces and multiple grand nephews and nieces.
Marjorie is preceded in death by two husbands, Richard E. Papenbrock, Sr. and S.W. "Bill" Gillingham, and her son
Richard E. "Dick" Papenbrock, Jr.
She was a graduate of Patterson Co-Op High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society.
Marjorie gave generously of herself to many clubs and organizations. Some of which are Chapter 6 of The PEO and Forever Wings. She joined Grace United Methodist Church in 1933;
being a faithful servant for the remainder of her life.
Marjorie was quite the traveler and loved the arts. She was also a fabulous Girl Scout leader.
Her career was with Gem Savings and as a personal assistant to Mistro Isaiah Jackson.
There will be a memorial service at Grace United Methodist Church on 11-20-2021 at 11:00 AM.
Donations may be made to the Dayton Philharmonic (131 N. Ludlow, Dayton, Ohio 45402) or a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marjorie GILLINGHAM
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Keith Perago
December 11, 2021
Cousin Judi,
So very sorry to learn of your loss. It was such a delight to meet your mother many years ago on your trip to Pennsylvania and then exchange Christmas cards with her. What a lovely lady. May you be comforted with treasured memories of her.
Thoughts and prayers for you and the Papenbrock cousins.
Linda G Elswick
November 25, 2021
Judy, I only got to know you and your mother briefly. But it was obvious to me how important you were to one another. In such a short time as one of her caregivers, I so looked forward to seeing her every week. What a lovely, serene, knowledgeable woman. Rest in peace, Marjorie...
Trey, Leanne, Caitlyn and Cassidy Tobin
November 16, 2021
Mrs. G will be missed greatly. She was the best neighbor I could have ever asked for. My daughters grew up with her next door and always loved seeing her. She had so much energy and spunk. What a wonderful person. We are very sorry for your loss, Judy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bonnie and Jim Heikes
November 7, 2021
I have many fond memories of Marjorie going many years back, through her acquaintance with my dad as her oral surgeon, Cox Arboretum volunteering, Grace Methodist Church where I joined around 1959, etc. etc. Then many years later, we came full circle and became reunited with Marjorie when we moved to Carriage South Condominiums around 8 years ago. Marjorie was on the condo board as secretary then. We will miss her dearly.
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