Marjorie Whitehurst

Marjorie Julia Mixson Whithurst, 95, passed away on March 17, 2016 in Ellijay, Georgia. Mrs. Whitehurst was born August 23, 1920 in Willingston, FL to Mary S. Mixson and Archibald James Kirkland Mixson. She was a graduate of Williston High School and the University of Florida. In addition to being an educator, she was an avid gardener and loved to travel. She was a long-time active member of the 1st Methodist Church in Williston. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Vivian Whitehurst. She is also predeceased by two brothers, Charles W. (Marquerite) Mixson and Herman L. (Betty) Mixson, and two sisters, Frances S. (Whitfield) Morton and Doris M. Barker. Survivors include: two sons, Herman L. Fagley (Skip) and wife Libby of Morganton, Georgia, and Thomas A. Fagley of Charlotte, North Carolina. Also surviving are three granddaughters, Jeannie (Robert) Dopson of Middleburg, Florida, Tara (Greg) Light of Roswell, Georgia, and Danielle Fagley of Texas, as well as 3 great grandchildren, Robert T. Dopson, and Emily and Harrison Light. Also surviving are her 3 brothers, James K. (Jan) Mixson, Joseph J. (Mary) Mixson, and Miles E. (Mimi) Mixson, and many nieces and nephews. Marjorie enjoyed and loved her large extended family and always looked forward to the family reunions. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday, May 7th, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Wacahoota Baptist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Wacahoota Baptist Church in c/o of Ken Boyer, Willingston, Florida, 32696. Bernhardt Funeral Home, Ellijay, Georgia, is in charge of arrangements. Knauff Funeral Home - Williston in charge of local arrangements. SERVICES

Memorial Service

Saturday, May 07, 2016 10:00 AM

Wacahoota Baptist Cemetery , Florida 32696