Marjorie Pursell

Marjorie “Marge” Ann (Cousins) Pursell age 82, of Fairview, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at her residence.

She was born on May 11, 1938 a daughter of the late James and Naomi (Howe) Cousins.

Marge graduated from McDowell High School and worked as a Special Deputy Sheriff with Erie County for several years.

She enjoyed wood carving, reading, hunting with her husband but most of all she loved her family and instilled strong values that have served them well.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Cousins and a grandson, Adam Roberts.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Charles Pursell, Sr., three daughters, Cheryl Sims (Mathew) of Raleigh, NC, Robin Roberts (Gregory) of Waterford, PA and Cris Peters (Paul) of Mill Village; two sons, Charles Pursell, Jr. (Julie) of Millcreek and Mark Pursell (Trisha) of East Springfield; 13 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Due to Covid 19, services will be held private to the family at the Burton Funeral Home Girard 525 Main Street East.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Girard Rice Ave Community Library,705 Rice Ave. Girard, PA 16417 or LECOM VNA Hospice 2253 W. Grandview, Blvd., Erie, PA 16508.

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