Marcia Pullins
May 9th, 1934 - August 9th, 2024
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Marcia's Obituary
Marcia Ruth Pullins, 90, of Benton Harbor, passed away, Friday, August 9, 2024 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 5:00 P.M. Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph, with Pastor Dani Veenstra officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 3:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home. Private burial will take place at North Shore Memory Gardens in Coloma. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Marcia’s name may be made to St. Joseph Zion Church, 3001 Veronica Drive, St. Joseph, Michigan, 49085. Those wishing to sign Marcia’s Memory Book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Marcia was born May 9, 1934 in Dowagiac to Harry Vernon and Velma Grace (Atwood) Stowe. Marcia attended Benton Harbor schools and graduated from Dowagiac Union High School, Class of 1952, and in October 1952 she and Ray Pullins were married at St. Joseph Zion Church. In 1969, she and Ray founded River Valley Kitchen Sales in Benton Harbor, which they operated until 2000, when their sons Dave and Randy purchased and continue to operate the business. Marcia was a long-time active member of St. Joseph Zion Church and volunteered in several capacities in the community, including at Lakeland Hospital and for Meals on Wheels. Marcia’s favorite destination in the winter was Arcadia, Florida, and when at home in Michigan, she loved birdwatching, gardening, visiting Rocky Gap Beach, and reading detective fiction. A highlight of her week was Friday, when she lunched with a group of close friends, followed by a lively game of cards. She adored her grand- and great-grandchildren, and all have cherished memories of Sundays spent swimming, eating, and boating at the family property on Pipestone Lake.
Marcia is survived by her children, Linda (Steve Eatherly) Pullins Holt of Nashville, Tennessee; Dave (Sandy Murray) Pullins of Benton Harbor; Randy (Judy) Pullins of Benton Harbor; six grandchildren, Steve, Evan, Amanda, Nicholas, Aleah, Melissa; seven great grandchildren, Barrett, Corinne, Rowan, Lila, Audrianna, Wesley, and Annaliese; a brother, John Stowe, of Benton Harbor; two nephews, Elliott (Melissa) Stowe and Chris Stowe; and two great nieces, Maya and Hailey. Marcia was preceded in death by her parents; husband Ray; son Jeffery; great grandson Arden Albrecht; and sister Linda Kay Champion.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 5:00 P.M. Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph, with Pastor Dani Veenstra officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 3:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home. Private burial will take place at North Shore Memory Gardens in Coloma. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Marcia’s name may be made to St. Joseph Zion Church, 3001 Veronica Drive, St. Joseph, Michigan, 49085. Those wishing to sign Marcia’s Memory Book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Marcia was born May 9, 1934 in Dowagiac to Harry Vernon and Velma Grace (Atwood) Stowe. Marcia attended Benton Harbor schools and graduated from Dowagiac Union High School, Class of 1952, and in October 1952 she and Ray Pullins were married at St. Joseph Zion Church. In 1969, she and Ray founded River Valley Kitchen Sales in Benton Harbor, which they operated until 2000, when their sons Dave and Randy purchased and continue to operate the business. Marcia was a long-time active member of St. Joseph Zion Church and volunteered in several capacities in the community, including at Lakeland Hospital and for Meals on Wheels. Marcia’s favorite destination in the winter was Arcadia, Florida, and when at home in Michigan, she loved birdwatching, gardening, visiting Rocky Gap Beach, and reading detective fiction. A highlight of her week was Friday, when she lunched with a group of close friends, followed by a lively game of cards. She adored her grand- and great-grandchildren, and all have cherished memories of Sundays spent swimming, eating, and boating at the family property on Pipestone Lake.
Marcia is survived by her children, Linda (Steve Eatherly) Pullins Holt of Nashville, Tennessee; Dave (Sandy Murray) Pullins of Benton Harbor; Randy (Judy) Pullins of Benton Harbor; six grandchildren, Steve, Evan, Amanda, Nicholas, Aleah, Melissa; seven great grandchildren, Barrett, Corinne, Rowan, Lila, Audrianna, Wesley, and Annaliese; a brother, John Stowe, of Benton Harbor; two nephews, Elliott (Melissa) Stowe and Chris Stowe; and two great nieces, Maya and Hailey. Marcia was preceded in death by her parents; husband Ray; son Jeffery; great grandson Arden Albrecht; and sister Linda Kay Champion.
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