Marion Lucille Maynard Furrow

Marion Lucille Maynard Furrow of Hastings passed away January 13, 2013 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born on January 29 ^th , the daughter of Dr. Herbert and Birdie (Sherwood) Maynard.

Marion graduated from Ionia High School and went on to obtain her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Western Michigan University. She married Robert Furrow on August 4, 1953. Marion worked for Hastings Area Schools, teaching first grade at Central Elementary School. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, church circle and High Nooners. Marion volunteered for the American Red Cross blood drive, American Cancer Society and was a volunteer tutor.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Herbert and Birdie Maynard; husband, Robert Furrow; brother, Dr. Mason Maynard and nephews: Brian Furrow, Mickey Furrow, Tom Furrow and Ronnie Furrow; In-laws: Roland and Elsie Furrow, Reid and Harriet Furrow, Marshall and Millie Furrow, Bill and Senta Garrison and Peg Maynard.

Marion is survived by daughters: Linda Furrow of Hastings (pets Hannah & Lizzie), Carol (Bret) Hyble of Mt. Pleasant; (grandchildren: Brooks and Colton); son, Rick (Ronda) Furrow of Kalamazoo, (grandchildren: Drew, Mike, Matt and Jessica); nieces and nephews: Brad and Sue Garrison, Dave and Luanna Furrow, Stuart and Leah Furrow, Dan Furrow, Deb Echtinaw, Chris and Annette Furrow, Connie Furrow, Tim and Karen Furrow, Pat Furrow, Mike and Judy Garrison, Senta Kay Baker, Suse Maynard, Sharon and Scott Crawford, Mike and Cyndi Maynard, Sherwood and Liz Maynard; special friends: Sue Long, JoAnn Guernsey, Fern Orsborn, Jean Kimmel, Tilly Rensenhouse, Trudy Tobias and Margaret Tripp.