Marjorie Ann McIntosh of Chattanooga, Tennessee, formerly of West Lawn, Pennsylvania, passed away in the morning of March 5, 2019.
She was born December 31 1930, the daughter of Dr. Harold and Alice Moe and grew up in the village of White, South Dakota then attended high school in Brookings. An avid pianist, she enjoyed debate team, French horn and Spanish.
Marjorie attended Augustana College as an art major and South Dakota State University, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in home economics and journalism. She and her aunt toured Europe before she began her career. She was an editor for the Brookings Register and became a teacher, even coaching drama in the high school in Watertown. In 1957 she moved out to College Park Maryland taking a position at the University of Maryland as the 4 H Extension Coordinator. She presided over festivals across the State and worked down the hall from her colleague puppeteer Jim Henson. She met her husband Wayne in College Park on a blind date. They married in December of 1958, moving to Marietta, Georgia. She was an active member of Sandy Springs United Methodist Church.
Marjorie worked at a local radio station near Atlanta and part time as a teacher with Oglethorpe University. In 1971 the family moved to Pennsylvania and she continued to be a substitute teacher. She served her community as an officer with Eastern Star and president of United Methodist Women and member of West Lawn United Methodist Church. She was an advocate for global service, access to education and taught many to read thru her work with the Literacy Council. She encouraged her adult students in their pursuits to become American citizens, teaching English as a second language to refugees and immigrants in the inner city.
She was a beloved mother and grandmother. Following the death of her husband, she relocated to Chattanooga, becoming involved with the community. She was an avid card player, member of the choir and Red Hats. The family would to thank her dear friend Joyce for her steadfast friendship and the loving care of the Hospice of Chattanooga.
Marjorie is preceded in death by her husband and an infant daughter. She is survived by her sister Janice Ferguson of Spokane, Washington and her three adult children, daughter Mary Lynn and Michael Morrison in Chattanooga, and sons Richard Wayne McIntosh in Pennsylvania and Dr. Michael Thol McIntosh and his wife Dr. Sumita Bhaduri-McIntosh in Florida. She is also survived by her beloved nephews, nieces and five grandchildren, Meredyth Alice Morrison in Brooklyn, Tessalyn Hope Morrison in Portland, Oregon, David Alexander Morrison of Washington DC, Rohin Ethan McIntosh in Princeton and Uma Olivia McIntosh of Gainesville, Florida.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2nd Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee with a private ceremony of interment at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or local Literacy Council.
We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the McIntosh family guestbook at www.HamiltonFuneralOptions.com.
Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson.