Marjorie L. Florine

Marjorie L. Florine, 81, of McPherson and formerly of Roxbury, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, surrounded by family at The Cedars, McPherson. She was a retired beautician, owning and operating Florine Beauty Shop in Roxbury.

Marjorie was born on May 2, 1934, in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, the daughter of Alva Leroy and Alma Lee (Poe) Taylor. She graduated from Roxbury High School. On December 22, 1951, Marjorie was united in marriage to Jay Florine in Canton, KS. He preceded her in death on April 18, 2013.

She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, McPherson and former member of Roxbury American Legion Auxiliary.

Survivors include: son, Donald Florine and wife, Melanie, of Roxbury, KS; daughter, Kari Blankenship of Chicago, IL; brothers, Quincy Taylor of McPherson, KS and Perry Taylor of Augusta, KS; sisters, Arylis Phillips of McPherson, KS, Mary Simmons and husband, Neal, of Ponca City, OK, and Juanita Hanson and husband, Steve, of McPherson, KS; two grandchildren, Vicki Dukes and Connor Blankenship; and two great-grandchildren, Brandon Huff and Erika Smith.

She was preceded in death by parents, husband, son, Mark Florine, granddaughter Becky Florine, and brother, Ancil Taylor.

A graveside service will be held at 9:30 AM, Monday, February 8, 2016, at Valley View Cemetery, Roxbury. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 AM on Monday at the First Presbyterian Church, McPherson with Rev. H. Dick Reynolds officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to First Presbyterian Church or the Alzeimer’s Association in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Marjorie L. Florine please visit our Sympathy Store.