Marjorie I. Smith, 83, Gouverneur, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Riverledge Health Care in Ogdensburg.
Calling hours wereon Thursday, February 9 from noon to 1:30 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 1:30 p.m. at the Green Funeral Home, Gouvernuer with Rev. Beth Quick, pastor of the Gouverneur First Methodist Church, officiating and burial in Fairview Cemetery, Edwards.
Marjorie was born in Hammond on June 27, 1933, the daughter of John and Lula Halladay Elliott.
She married James "Raymond" Smith on October 15, 1960 in Canton.
Raymond, a retired dairy farmer, passed away on November 6, 2011.
Marjorie was a homemaker and a busy mother, raising a family of 11 children. She enjoyed playing bingo, visiting the casino, reading, and spending time with her family.
Marjorie is survived by eight children: Ronnie and Billie Jo of Gouverneur, Kevin of Brier Hill, Brian and Janet of Dexter, Tracy and Yvonne of Massena, Brenda and Mike Saidel of Gouverneur, Rosemary and Willis Smith of Gouverneur, Cindy and Marcus Scutt of Hudson, Penny and Robert Stalker of Valatie, a daughter-in-law Joanne Smith of Philmont, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great, great grandchildren.
Marjorie is also survived by her sisters Thelma Morehouse, Rita Chambers, Vivian Day, and Ilona Elliott. She is predeceased by her husband, three sons James, Jeffrey, and Raymond Smith, her brothers Jack, Glenn, Arthur, and Stanley Elliottand her sister Beverly Petrie.
Memorial donations in Marjorie's memory may be made to Gouverneur Breast Cancer Fund, PO Box 64, Gouverneur, NY 13642 or Ryan's Wish Foundation, PO Box 326, Gouverneur, NY 13642.