Marjorie Fender Crosby

Mrs. Marjorie Fender Crosby, age 79 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Shady Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center in Douglas, Ga. after an extended illness. A native of Atkinson County, Mrs. Crosby was born May 30, l936, daughter of Aubrey Foster and Clara Fussell Fender. She was a homemaker and of the Protestant faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Florence Fender Morgan and her husband Curtis Crosby. Survivors include: Son: Jerome Crosby and wife Tammy of Willacoochee, Ga. Brother: Foster F. "Bo" Fender and wife Francine of Pearson, Ga. 4 Sisters: Aubrey Lee Kirkland of Willacoochee, Ga. Patricia Kirkland of Pearson, Ga. Faye Vickers of Doulgas, Ga. Betty Ann Metts and husband Jimmy of Pearson, Ga. 2 Grandchildren: Jay Crosby and wife Vonda of Douglas, Ga. Tiffany Eve Martin and husband Matthew of Willacoochee, Ga. 3 Great-Grandchildren: Tyson Crosby, Layla Crosby, and Bella Crosby. Several Nieces, Nephews, and other relatives also survive. Funeral services for Mrs. Crosby were held Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 3:30 P.M. at Relihan Funeral Home with Rev. Raymond Cason officiating. Special musical selections included "How Great Thou Art" rendered by Tiffany Crosby Martin with Lisa Sutton accompanying on the keyboards and "I Can't Even Walk Without You Holding My Hand" rendered by Jason Fender and Berrien Sutton with Berrien Sutton accompanying on the guitar. Soft music for the Prelude and the Postlude was played by Lisa Sutton. The interment followed at Satilla Memorial Gardens with special song "Amazing Grace" sung at the gravesite. The eulogy was given by Foster F. "Bo" Fender brother of Mrs. Crosby and closing prayer was offered by Rev. Raymond Cason. Serving as active pallbearers were: Jay Crosby, Matthew Martin, Justin Fender, Jason Fender, Greg Walker, and John Sheffield.