Jane Bridges Marion

Mrs. Jane Bridges Marion, 84, died Saturday, September 10 after a long and remarkable fight against multiple sclerosis. Born in Wake County, NC, on December 21, 1926, Mrs. Marion had a lifelong passion for learning and education. She graduated from Wakelon High School in Zebulon, NC in 1943; Hardbarger Business School in Raleigh, NC in 1944; Campbell College in Buies Creek, NC in 1951; and Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, TN in 1952. She worked for the NC Department of Revenue in Raleigh, NC as a clerk/typist from 1944-1946 and for the US Department of Agriculture in Raleigh, NC as a stenographer from 1946-1949. She began her career as an English teacher in 1965 by teaching for the State of North Carolina at Lafayette High School in Kipling, NC. She taught there until 1970 when she moved with her family to Rocky Mount, NC. At West Edgecombe High School, she established her reputation as a tough, but respected and loved English teacher. She taught at West Edgecombe and Southwest Edgecombe until 1981 when she retired on disability. Mrs. Marion married the love of her life, Rev. H. Everett Marion on June 1, 1951. She lit up whenever he entered the room and it was her privilege to serve along side of him in the role of pastor's wife throughout his ministry. Her deep love for God and the people of God's world spilled over onto all who came into her presence. Though confined to home for many years, she maintained strong ties with friends and family both far and near. She is survived by her faithful and devoted husband, H. Everett Marion; daughter Martha Marion Lancaster and her husband Watson of Rocky Mount, NC; daughter Joy Marion Gambill and her husband Chris of Winston-Salem, NC; sister Carrie Bridges Allyn of Mechanicsville, VA; grandchildren David Everett Leonard, Blake Leonard, Brooks Whitehurst, Brett Lancaster, Josh Outlaw, Anna Outlaw, Macon Gambill, and Katie Gambill; one great grandchild Cane Whitehurst. She is preceeded in death by daughter Nancy Marion Outlaw and parents Macon and Beadie Bridges. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude for the extraordinary and dependable service given by caregivers Patsy Wilkins, Mae Taylor, and Peggy Pridgen. Because of them, Mrs. Marion was able to live many wonderful years at home with her husband. The family will receive friends Sunday, September 11, 2011 beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of West Edgecombe Baptist Church. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the West Edgecombe Baptist Church Sanctuary Handicapped Entrance fund. Cards and condolences can be sent to 691 Worsley Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27801 or memories may be shared by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Visitation West Edgecombe Baptist Church 13821 NC Highway 43 N Rocky Mount, NC 27801 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-442-7041 --> | Sunday 9/11, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Service West Edgecombe Baptist Church 13821 NC Highway 43 N Rocky Mount, NC 27801 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-442-7041 --> | Sunday 9/11, 3:00 pm Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804