Oct. 22, 1946 – Nov. 19, 2024
Marjorie Louise Brown, 78, of Rochester, passed peacefully from this life on Nov. 19, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. While her physical presence is no longer with us, her spirit lives on eternally in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Born on Oct. 22, 1946, in Marion, to William Otis and Mildred Irene (Saul) Wearly, Marjorie embodied love, strength and grace throughout her life. She graduated with the Class of 1964 from Southwood High School in Wabash, where she formed lifelong friendships and cherished memories.
Marjorie’s journey of love and partnership began when she married Jerry D. Morris, with whom she shared the blessings of family and life’s joys. Together they brought two beautiful children into this world, Cheri and John. Sadly, Jerry passed away, leaving Marjorie to continue their journey with strength, love and unwavering devotion to their family. Later, she found love again and married Clarence Brown, whom she shared many great memories.
For 28 years, Marjorie dedicated herself as a talented seamstress at Hart Schaffner & Marx in Rochester. She approached her work with precision and pride, a reflection of her creative spirit. Beyond her career, Marjorie’s passions illuminated her life and the lives of those around her. She found joy in the simple yet intricate pleasures of cooking, sewing, fishing and gardening with her daughter. Marjorie was also a devoted NASCAR fan, cheering for her favorite driver, Jimmie Johnson.
Marjorie’s family and friends find comfort in knowing that while her body has returned to the Earth, her essence remains. She is not gone but woven into the fabric of the eternal spirit we all share. Marjorie leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion that will forever inspire those she touched. She is survived by her daughter, Cheri Gourley (John), and son Johnny Morris, all of Rochester; four grandsons, Drew Morris (Abby), Clay Bitterling (Sheena), Garrett Bitterling (McKayla), John Gourley (Audra); and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jerry D. Morris; her parents; brother Otis Wearly; and three sisters, Willamae Baer, Ruth Ann Oswalt and Bertha Jo Marshall.
Marjorie’s family will hold a private graveside service to celebrate her life at the Rochester IOOF Cemetery, where she will eternally rest. The Good Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with her arrangements and caring for her family. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
