Marjorie J. Hittepole

Marjorie J. Hittepole, age 93, of DeGraff, Ohio passed away at 11:58 a.m. Friday, January 10, 2020, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.

She was born April 3, 1926 in Logan County Ohio, a daughter of the late Louis E. and Leota Nevers Spain.  She was also preceded in death by a son, Larry K. Hittepole; four brothers, Roy, Gerald, Donald, Lawrence Spain; a sister, Lena Spain Jackson and a great grandson, Tate Lane.

On July 2, 1945, Marjorie married Ray O. Hittepole in Houston, Texas and he preceded her in death in June, 2013.  She is survived by two daughters, Ginny (Randy) Myers of Bellefontaine, Ohio and Peggy (Don) Wohlgamuth of Baroda, Michigan;  seven grandchildren, Shari (Todd) Martin, Jill Kelsey, Ryan (Jennifer) Myers, Andrew (Heidi) Myers, Craig (Lindsey) Wohlgamuth, Cory Wohlgamuth, and Chris Wohlgamuth;  thirteen great grandchildren, Tyler (Nick), Tanner, Dylan, Kelsey, Logan, Rhett, Landon, Leah, Marley, Sammy, Gabe, Kolton, and Kaleb; a great, great, grandchild, Sloan;  a sister in law, Janet Spain; a brother in law, Erle (Connie) Loffer; many nieces and nephews including a special niece, JoEtta who is “the Glue that holds the Spain family together.”

She was a 1945 graduate of DeGraff High School.  She was a homemaker and worked many years at the DeGraff Variety Store, an active member of the DeGraff United Methodist Church, a past Worthy Matron of the former Constance Chapter #78 O.E.S. in DeGraff and a member of the Bellefontaine Chapter #459 O.E.S.

Per Marjorie’s wishes, she was cremated and there will not be a funeral service.

A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family at the Greenwood-Union Cemetery in DeGraff.

The arrangements are in the care of the staff of the Daring & Sanford Funeral Home in DeGraff.