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Marjorie Rees Obituary
MOUNT AIRY — Mrs. Marjorie Murdock Rees, of Mount Airy, passed away early Sunday morning, Jan. 19, 2014. Mrs. Rees was born May 2, 1920, in Troutman, the daughter of the late Brown and Bernice Arthurs Murdock. Mrs. Rees attended Mitchell College in Statesville. She dedicated her life to the creation of a loving home for her family, and was the source of ceaseless support to her husband in his many professional and community activities. She was an avid gardener, with an artist's eye for color. She enjoyed painting, and participated enthusiastically in dance classes well into her seventies. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Mount Airy for six decades and a past member of the church choir. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Floyd Eugene "Flip" Rees of Mount Airy; her daughter and son-in-law, Susan Rees King and Michael Lowndes King of Mount Airy; and two brothers, Oswald Murdock of Troutman and Vaughn Murdock of South Yarmouth, Mass. Left to cherish her memory are her sons, John (holly lu) Rees and Gene (Peggy) Rees, all of Mount Airy; three grandchildren, Marjorie (Chance) Reynolds, Dr. Mary Lynn King (Jeff Weigele), and Samuel Rees; three great-grandchildren, Chancellor, Rees, and Kate Reynolds; and a sister-in-law, Mildred S. Murdock of Troutman. The family is deeply grateful to Marjorie's devoted caregivers who provided her with loving, tender care during her final years. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 326 S. Main St., Mount Airy, with Dr. Rob Evans and Mr. David Beal officiating. Interment will follow at Oakdale Cemetery. The Rees family will receive friends Tuesday from noon to 2 p.m. in the Ladies' Parlor at First Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Surry Community College Foundation, 630 S. Main St., Dobson, NC 27017; or First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 1286, Mount Airy, NC 27030. Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy is serving the Rees family. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
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Ken
January 13, 2022
With all my love to a dear Aunt
Ken and Betty Murdock
January 20, 2014
Gene and John, We are very sorry about the lost of your family members. May you find comfort in God's love during this time.
January 20, 2014
Gene, Peggy, and family. Sue Ellen and I hold you in our thoughts and prayers and commiserate with you in your loss. I've had the privilege of knowing your wonderful mother during much of the 54 years that I've lived in Mt. Airy.
Rick Wall
January 20, 2014
Gene,Peggy,John and familyMy thoughts and prayers are you all in this sad and difficult time I have such great memories of your Mom and Dad. They were both such warm ,loving and great people that are and will be missed by all those who knew them. My thoughts will be with you all tomorrow.
Kay Gunter
January 20, 2014
Gene and John,
My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Karen Tilley Gunter
Teresa O'Dell
January 20, 2014
Dear Gene,
Thinking of your family during this time of bereavement. As a waitress at Cross Creek, I remember serving your mom on Friday nights. What a sweet woman, always so kind.
Richard Wynne
January 19, 2014
Gene, Peggy, and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. The last few months have not been easy ones for you, I know. Cherish both the memories and your time together. May the Lord grant you peace and strength.
Steve and Dianne Talley
January 19, 2014
So sorry Gene and John about the loss of your Mom
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