Marjorie Rose Patton

Dr. Marjorie R. Patton (King), of Southfield, passed away on the evening of Saturday, November 30, 2024, at age 91. Marjorie was born on April 17, 1933, in Detroit, MI. She graduated from Cass Technical High School and Wayne State University, where she earned her master’s degree. Marjorie taught in the Detroit Public School System as an Elementary Teacher and served as Middle School Vice Principal. Marjorie attended Unity Temple- Detroit and later Hope United Methodist Church-Southfield where she was a member of the Care Givers Group. Marjorie enjoyed time with family and friends and especially the "girls" in her Bridge Club. Marjorie was a Chartering Member of Pi Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. -Southfield Chapter, Pearl Soror (73). Marjorie believed in education. "Education is something no one can ever take away from you". She continued her education after retiring, obtaining her Real Estate License (Real Estate One); earning her Doctorate from Western Michigan University; and teaching English at Oakland Community and Schoolcraft Colleges. She was a COSA (Commission of Senior Adults) Member- Southfield Michigan and an Election Poll Worker. Marjorie enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and the ladies in her Bridge Club. Even with Alzheimer's (>13yrs.), she was extremely active in activities (art, exercise, reading, trivia, game night). "When's my next class?" Marjorie is survived by her three children, Neda, Paula, Harold; four grandchildren, Dean, Daniea, Gene III, Harold; and three great grandchildren, Josiah, Jeremiah, Jedidiah; and her brother, John T. King. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold J. Patton of 37 years, and her parents, John L. and Frances B. King (Berry). In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully request that memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Tribute Page: https://www.alz.org/get-involved-now/other_ways_to_give/tributes The family will be planning “A Celebration of Life” in 2025. Please visit www.kempffuneralhome.com to view the online obituary, to sign the online guest book or to leave the family condolences.

Marjorie Rose Patton

April 17, 1933 - November 30, 2024