Marjorie Martin

PERRYVILLE, Mo. — Marjorie Ann Martin, 78, of Perryville passed away Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, at her home.

She was born April 7, 1944, in Perryville, daughter of John and Mary Schemel Blechle. She and Wayne Martin were married Jan. 4, 1964, in Perryville.

Marjorie spent her childhood growing up in Perryville, graduating from St. Vincent High School. She spent a short time working in St. Louis for Boatman's Bank. She returned to Perryville to marry Wayne and went to work for the Association of the Miraculous Medal, retiring in 2012 after 41 years.

Marjorie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.

Loving survivors include her husband, Wayne of Perryville; two children, David (Deirdre) Martin of Stapleton, Alabama, and Lisa (Chuck) Selby of Perryville; and a grandson, Jake Selby of Perryville.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Betty Klump; and a daughter-in-law, Nancy Nelson Martin.

Memorial visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville.

Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic High School Educational Foundation.

McCombs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.