Marjorie Mae Button Hoadley

Marjorie Mae Button Hoadley
of Chenango Bridge
Marjorie Mae Button Hoadley, 83, peacefully went home to be with The Lord on Monday, January 28, 2008. She died of natural causes surrounded by her loving family. Her beloved husband, Cleveland E. Hoadley, predeceases her. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela J. Hoadley, Santa Cruz, Calif.; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Cindy Hoadley, Lewes, Del., Gary and Arlene (Nolan) Hoadley, Windsor, N.Y.; grandchildren, Michelle T. Hoadley, Janna D. Hoadley, Carrie and Ronald Banks, Amy and Lee Englehart, Jeromy Hoadley, Brandy and Mark Little; ten great-grandchildren; her loving sisters, Alice Houseknecht, Elsie and Chuck Bucci; as well as many special nieces and nephews. Marjorie was born to Arthur and Ethel Small Button July 19, 1924. She grew up on Robinson St. and graduated from Binghamton's North High School. She enjoyed playing violin in the school orchestra and later at local churches. She married her childhood sweetheart Ernie and they began raising the first of the three generations they loved and nurtured. Her overflowing love is reflected in the hearts and lives of all who have been blessed to have known her. Marge began work at the Chenango Bridge post office as a part time clerk. She advanced to the position of Postmaster, which she held until her retirement. After their retirement Marge and Ernie toured the country in their motor home. They settled in Harlingen, Tex. where they built a home and enjoyed many new friends, playing cards and square dancing. While in Texas Marge's love of children found her volunteering at a local hospital where she was able to spend many hours holding and caring for new babies. They eventually returned to Chenango Bridge to be near family and friends. Marge also had a true passion for knitting, crocheting, gardening and flowers. She loved to feed and watch the wild birds. Marge was especially grateful the last few years for the love and support of her new friends in Hospice Circle of Friends, in Knitting for the Lord, and her longtime friends of the Women's Circle at Chenango Bridge United Methodist Church. "No matter where you were or what you were doing, a hug from Grandma meant you were home."
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 1, 2008, at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Chenango Bridge where Marjorie was a lifelong member. The family will be receiving friends from 4 - 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 31, at Wm R. Chase Funeral Home 737 Chenango St., Port Dickinson, N.Y. 13901. Burial will take place in the spring. In honor of Marge's philanthropic spirit, expressions of sympathy may be directed to Chenango Bridge Methodist Church or an organization of your choosing.