Courtland - Marjorie P. West, 89, died Tuesday March 13, 2012 at University Place Retirement Community in West Lafayette, Indiana where she lived for the past eight years. Formally, Marjorie was a long time resident of Suffolk, VA and Courtland, VA before moving to West Lafayette in 2004. She was born September 5, 1922 in Wilson County, NC to the late Roland S. Peele and Carmen Peele Vick.
Marjorie graduated from Courtland High School and Keys Business School in Norfolk, VA. She worked as a legal secretary and office manager and was active in the Business and Professional Women's Club serving as President. She enjoyed gardening and travel. She was a member of Liberty Springs Christian Church. At University Place, she served on the Advisory Council, chaired the West Wing Assisted Living Council, and enjoyed playing bingo.
Marjorie is survived by a son, Dr. Phillip E. Pope wife Judy of West Lafayette, IN; a granddaughter, Chrys N. Pope of New Orleans, LA; two grandsons, Dr. P. Gregory Pope wife Kristen and great granddaughter Lillian of Austin, TX and Dr. Jason E. Pope wife Emily and great granddaughter Vivienne of Napa, CA; three sisters, Rana P. Crosby husband Bryon of Boyertown, PA, Carmenette Jervis husband James of Richmond, and Linda Poates of Courtland. Marjorie has two surviving aunts, Glennelle Bryant husband Ret. Lt. Commander H. Franklin Bryant of Virginia Beach and Ruby Price of Portsmouth.
Marjorie was preceded in death by three brothers, R.S. Peele, Charles Peele, and Chapman Peele and a sister, Nettie Lee Gurganus.
Visitation for family and friends will be held from 7:00-8:30 PM on Friday, March 16 at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 17 at 11:00 AM, Riverside Cemetery, Courtland with Rev. James W. Browder III officiating. www.wrightfuneralhome.org