Marjorie Wells McFarland, Class of 1959

Marjorie McFarland, age 84, of Coshocton passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at the Windsorwood Place. She was born on September 27, 1937 in Coshocton to the late Ned C. and Grace (Smailes) Wells. On May 29, 1965, she married Robert Blake McFarland, who passed away in 2002. Marjorie obtained her Bachelor's degree at Muskingum University and spent years teaching. First and foremost, she was a mother, always taking care of her daughters. She regularly held positions in any extracurricular activity that her children were involved in. She was a longtime member of the Grace United Methodist Church. She also enjoyed outings with her friends whether it was lunch or card club.

Marjorie is survived by her children, Lisa (Wesley) Croft of Coshocton, Jennifer (Tony) Perito of Columbus and Stephanie McFarland of Astoria, NY; granddaughter, Caitlyn Perito; siblings, Richard Wells and Ruth Johnson; brother-in-law, Larry (Sue) McFarland as well as nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Year of Muskingum Undergraduate Degree
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