Obituary of Marjorie Ardis

Marjorie Margie Ardis 85, of Cortland passed away October 8, 2010 at the home of her daughter. and son in law. Margie was born July 14, 1925 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of the late Waldo Emerson and Marea C. Quigley Southard. Margie was a communicant of St. Marys Church and a member of the Legion of Mary. She spent her growing up years in the Bronx, and had worked retail and for IBM for several years. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was affectionately known as the Hat Lady. Margie is survived by her daughter Catherine (Gene) Casterline of Cortland, her grandchildren, Christina (Daniel) Darling of Cortland, John (Katina Peroulakis) Casterline of Cortland her great-granddaughter Lauryn Darling, several nieces and nephews. Margie was predeceased by her husband John Rebel Ardis in 1998 and her son Marty Ardis in 1976. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10:00 am Monday at St. Marys Church Interment will follow in St.Marys Cemetery. At Margies request there are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Margies name may be directed to the St. Judes Childrens Hospital 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105, or the Cortland County SPCA 879 McLean Road Cortland, New York 13045 To offer on line condolences visit www.wright-beard.com Dear Catherine Gene John and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please feel free to call if I can be of any help. Karen, Erin, and Theresa Keck Cathy & Gene and family we are so sorry for your loss of your Mom, Mother-in-law,Grandma,Great Grandma and a good friend. You are in our prayers. We are here for you, just give us a call. Love, Mary & Rod So sorry to hear of Margie's passing. She was a special lady, and a dear friend to my Mom, as you know. I can't tell you how many times I thought about calling her. My prayers are with you. David Cain What a wonderful person she was. Will always think of her fondly. Peggy Dennis