CLINTON — Marjorie Jane Gregory, 87, of Clinton, passed away at 8:35 p.m. on June 30, 2025, at her family residence, Clinton.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the Wapella Christian Church, Wapella, with Josh Gorrie officiating. Private burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton. Visitation will be held from 1–2 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the church. The family has entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, with arrangements.
Memorials may be directed to the Wapella Christian Church.
Marjorie was born on February 7, 1938, in Wapella, the daughter of Harold Joseph and Isabelle (Sweckard) Short. She married William Irvin Gregory on October 19, 1957, in Wapella. He passed away on November 7, 2007.
Survivors include her daughters, Janet Ward, Clinton; Peggy (Ian) Courtney, Normal, Ill.; Paula (Michael) Hunt, Deer Park, Wis.; Karen (Kelly) Riggs, Clinton, nine grandchildren, Lucas, Lindsey, Cassidy, Shannon, Shane, Shae, Max, Abby, Hillary, 16 great-grandchildren, siblings, Bill (Kayla) Short, Wapella; and Cheri (Mark) Miller, Wapella.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, LaJean James, Nancy Brown and Son-in-Law, David Ward.
Marjorie, being a strong Christian, led her husband and four daughters to the saving knowledge of Christ. Marjorie’s statement to her family in her last days was “You girls have done so much for me, I wish I could do something for you. I know, I will show you around heaven.”
Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com
