Marjorie Gay Townsend
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Marjorie G. "Margie" Townsend 87, of Madison Heights, passed away on February 14, 2025 at Pomeroy Assisted Living in Sterling Heights. She was born March 16, 1937 to Mr. and Mrs. LeEtta, and Gilbert Townsend in Ferndale Michigan.
Margie was an administrate assistant with over forty years in the Secretarial field. At the age of twenty, she achieved the rank of an officer in the Salvation Army. She served until 1967, achieving the Rank of Captain. She later worked as an Administrative Assistant at The Salvation Army Eastern Michigan Divisional Headquarters, where she retired in 2006.
In her free time, Margie enjoyed reading, knitting and traveling, often with
her best friend and sister, Ruth.
Margie is survived by her sister, Ruth (William) Stoel; her brothers, Gilbert Townsend of Warren and Peter Townsend of Lake Panasoffkee, Florida; nine nieces and nephews, as well as many extended family members.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 22, from 10 a.m. until time of Celebration of Life service, 11 a.m., at the Royal Oak Salvation Army, 3015 N. Main St., Royal Oak. Major Steve Woodard officiating. Burial will take place at Roseland Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in memory of Marjorie can be directed to the Royal Oak Salvation Army, 3015 N. Main St., Royal Oak, MI 48073.
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Lynne
February 20, 2025
Marge was my neighbor that lived across the street from us.... I am so going to miss her. She was a good friend of her neighbor next-door Sue, who passed away a few years ago and that´s how I met Marge just a few times when I was over at Sue´s, and Marge would walk over. But I will remember her because I used to run into her at Hollywood market on Campbell and not to mention she would walk down our street and always keep an eye on things. I truly did not know how old she was but she did drive as I can remember up until the last six months or so because when she was pulling out of her driveway, I was pulling out too, and I thought my gosh what a strong woman!!! She was so independent!!!! God bless you, Marge and rest in peace!!!!
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