Gloria Marrow
Gloria Marrow

Obituary of Gloria Jean Marrow

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Gloria J. Marrow, 74, of Niles, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 22, 2020, with her family by her side. Gloria was born on December 11, 1945, to the late Clemon K. and Minnie L. (Cobb) Kilburn in South Bend. She grew up in Lakeville, Indiana and Buchanan, Michigan where she graduated from high school in 1964. She married Leonard N. Marrow on August 22, 1964, in a ceremony at the home of her grandmother, Gladys Sarber Cobb. Gloria and her family settled in Niles after her husband retired from the Air Force. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She adored being a grandmother and was very proud of their accomplishments. Gloria trained to be a cosmetologist and eventually to be a cosmetology instructor. She operated her own beauty shop for over 30 years and had many loyal customers that became friends. Gloria was still working in her shop until her recent illness. Gloria enjoyed being active. Her favorite activity was spending time with her family or grandchildren. She enjoyed her perennial flowers and would share what she had with anyone who asked. Many friends, family members, and customers enjoyed fresh fruits and vegetables from Gloria and Leonard’s garden each year and the homemade treats Gloria would make for the holidays. Gloria was a volunteer at her children’s schools when they were younger. She was a leader with Fairland 4-H Club for 25 years. Many youth learned to decorate cakes and cook in her kitchen. Later, she volunteered in the commercial buildings at the Berrien County Youth Fair. Gloria began helping to organize her high school 5-year reunions. The group enjoyed meeting so much that they eventually began meeting monthly for “Classmate Tuesdays”, for which Gloria would make the monthly reminder calls. Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard, her parents, and her grandmother. She is survived by her daughters, Vonda Marrow of Niles and Valory (Ron) Rogers of Edwardsburg; two grandchildren, Katelynn Rogers of Edwardsburg and Ryan Rogers of Edwardsburg; siblings, Doris (Don) Schrimsher of Niles, Janet (Bob) Shaner of Sims, North Carolina, and Robert (Connie) Kilburn of Hartford, Michigan; and many extended family members and close friends. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 26, 2020; at 1:00 pm at Brown Funeral Home with a time of visitation beginning at 11:00 am. Committal will be held at Smith’s Chapel Cemetery immediately following the service. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family is honoring Gloria’s wishes and will not be hosting a post-service gathering. The family expresses its gratitude to Caring Circle Hospice and the excellent care that Gloria received. Gloria’s family will be honoring her memory with a bench at the Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds. All memorial contributions received will be used for that purpose.
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Friday
26
June

Visitation

11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Friday, June 26, 2020
Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services
521 E. Main St.
Niles, Michigan, United States
(269) 683-1155
Friday
26
June

Memorial Service

1:00 pm
Friday, June 26, 2020
Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services
521 E. Main Street
Niles, Michigan, United States
269-683-1155
Friday
26
June

Graveside - Immediately following Gloria's memorial service

1:45 pm
Friday, June 26, 2020
Smith's Chapel
29858 Redfield Rd
Niles, Michigan, United States
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