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Marjorie Burgess Obituary
GREER-Marjorie Helen Ross Burgess, 84, wife of William Kenneth Burgess, of 708 Memorial Drive Ext., died Saturday, September 4, 2010 at her home.
A native of Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Marvin and Lena Mae Gilmer Ross, a retired registered nurse and member of Greer First Baptist Church.
Surviving also are a daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Carey Gant of Piedmont; a son and daughter-in-law, Ross and Tammy Burgess of Greer; a sister, Betsy Hopkins of Anderson; two sisters-in-law, Ethel Ross of Chesnee and Barbara Ross of Athens, Ga; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at the Wood Mortuary chapel, conducted by Dr. Rick Ezell, Dr. Drew Hines and Rev. Kenneth Holland. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memory Gardens.
Visitation will be held 9:45 until 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary.
The family is at the home.
Memorials may be made to Lutheran Hospice, 218-A Trade Street, Greer, S.C. 29651.
Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com.
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Deborah Campbell
September 15, 2010
Ross my prayers are with you and your family, so sorry to hear about your mother,may God's strength help you all thru this time, and each day be with you all.
Tami Huffstetler
September 6, 2010
Connie - So sorry to hear about your Mother. We are thinking of you with much sympathy. God be with you and your family through this difficult time. Love, Tami and Shot
Darlene Key
September 6, 2010
I am very sorry to hear of your passing away. It is very hard to loose a parent. I will have you and your family in my prayers. Ron, and Darlene Ross Key
Jeanie & John Grice
September 5, 2010
We want to extend our deepest sympathy to
the entire Burgess family. We are praying for the family during this difficult and sad time.
With Love, John A & Jeanie Grice
vilma sarracino
September 5, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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