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Marjorie Mae Lepley age 84 passed away Monday December 15, 2014 at Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center, Greenville. She was born September 20 1930 in Crystal Township, Montcalm County, Michigan the daughter of Andrew N. and Mildred Mae (Fike) Brecht. She married the love of her life for 67 years, Daniel J. Lepley on May 3, 1947 at the home of her uncle, Rev. Fred Snyder in Crystal Township.
She is survived by her husband Daniel J. Lepley, their children; Ruth K. Heimbecker, Carol Ann (Rev. Charles) Visser, Diana Mae (John) Hovinga and Larry Joe (Robin) Lepley, grandchildren; Scott Heimbecker, Regina ( Russ) Mickler, Curtis (Roxanne) Visser, John David Hovinga, Kelly Hovinga, Rev. Daniel ( Wendi) Lepley, John Lepley, Chaplain Paul (Sarah) Lepley, great grandchildren; Colleen, Brianna, Zachery, Isaac, Meghan, Carina, Markus, Myah, Laila, Hunter, Amelie, Christabel, David, her siblings, Barbara (William) Jerome, Harriet Sherman, Helen Wilson, John (Donna) Brecht, Janet Higbee and Jerry (Sharon) Brecht, her sisters-in-law, Shirley Brecht and Naomi Larsen, brother-in-law, Richard Eichorn and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her granddaughter Kathy Lyn Heimbecker, her brother Boyd and her sister Norma Jean.
Marjorie was a charter member of Faith Baptist Church and remained active in her church until her passing. She was formerly employed in the office with the J.C. Penny Co in downtown Greenville. She was known as a hugger, a good listener, loved people and made friends easily, enjoyed music, but especially loved her family and they loved her back.
Funeral services will be held on Friday December 19, 2014 at 11 AM from Faith Baptist Church Greenville, with Revs. Robert Winter, son-in-law Charles Visser and grandsons, Daniel Lepley and Paul Lepley officiating. Burial will be in New Haven Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI. Visitation will be on Thursday from 6 to 8 PM at Hurst Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be given to Faith Baptist Church, Greenville.
