Marjorie M. Fall, 90, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, March 24, 2014, at Franciscan St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis.
She was born Sept. 14, 1923, to Leo C. Theobald and Myrtle “Blanche” (Brown) Theobald in Union Township. She married Harms Higgins, and he preceded her in death. She then married Stacy C. Fall, and he also preceded her in death.
Survivors include son, Edward Higgins of Indianapolis; stepdaughter, Marjorie Vinson of Illinois; granddaughters, Dana and Bridgette; stepgrandsons, Aric Raymond and Gerald Arthur; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husbands; son, Charles Higgins; sisters, Frances Simmerman and Elizabeth Kelley; and grandson, Danny Scott Higgins.
Marjorie was a graduate of Manilla High School. She later attended Olivet Nazarene University.
She was employed with State Auto Insurance in Indianapolis before becoming employed with Kelly Wiring in Shelbyville.
She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene, where she taught Bible study, was very involved with several church activities and volunteered many hours.
Marjorie enjoyed knitting and crocheting.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2014, at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service & Crematory, 703 S. Harrison St. Friends also may call from 11 a.m. to noon at the church on Friday.
Funeral services will be at noon Friday, March 28, 2014, at First Church of the Nazarene, 2315 S. Riley Highway, Shelbyville, IN 46176, with the Rev. Stephen Bohall officiating.
Burial will be at Bennett Cemetery in Shelby County. Marjorie's stepgrandson, Gerald Arthur, will play a bagpipe tribute at the graveside.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of the Nazarene.
Funeral Directors Greg A. Parks, Sheila J. Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to conduct the services for Mrs. Fall.
Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.
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