Marjorie Parsons

Marjorie Doreen Parsons was born to Harvey and Ethel (Crow) Derby on August 23, 1939 in Pipestone, Minnesota where she was raised and attended school. On October 21, 1955, she was united in marriage to Murray Pederson at the Episcopal Church in Pipestone. Following their marriage, they lived in Pipestone and Marjorie spent her time caring for their family. On August 23, 1961, she was united in marriage to Roger Parsons at the Pipestone County Courthouse. Following their marriage, they lived in Pipestone. After Roger died in August, 1996, Marge continued to live in their home in Pipestone. She also worked at the Royal River Casino in Flandreau, South Dakota for a short time. On Monday, December 29, 2025, Marjorie passed away peacefully at her home in Pipestone at the age of 86 years, 4 months, and 6 days.

Marge spent her life caring for her eight children, and she is lovingly remembered by her children, Mark Pederson of Pipestone, Minnesota, Kevin (Rose) Pederson of Flandreau, South Dakota, Cindy (Rick Moen) Pederson of Pipestone, Minnesota, Denise (Chaske) Hill of Sisseton, South Dakota, Christine Wallenburg of Pipestone, Leah (Jason) Armstrong of Flandreau, and Sheila (Dane) Winge of Pipestone; 21 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and four sisters, Betty Tellinghuisen, Alice (Gary) Erickson, Maddie (Ray) Redwing, and Carol Derby, all of Pipestone. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger; daughter, Roxanne Parsons; granddaughter, Erica Evelyn Moen; great-granddaughter, Mackenzie Jean Diamante; brothers, Jeffrey “Butch” Derby, and Raymond “Chuck” Derby; and her parents, Harvey and Ethel.