Marjorie Carole (Hilliard) Aldrich, age 76, of Spring Hill KS, formerly of St. Marys, died on December 29, 2021 at home with her family by her side after a short illness.

Marjie was born in Indiana, PA on October 21, 1945.  She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Anna Marie Hilliard.  She graduated from New Kensington High School in 1963.  She subsequently lived in Lower Burrell, PA; Greenville, SC; Decatur, AL; Rowland Heights, CA; Pasadena, TX; Mt Vernon, IN; St Marys, PA; O’Fallon, MO; and Coraopolis, PA.

Marjie worked as a real estate agent.  She volunteered with the March of Dimes.  She was an active member of the Methodist church.  She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. 

Marjie is survived at home by her husband, Bill Aldrich.  She is also survived by her daughter, Krista (Joe) Zock of Rio Rancho, NM; daughter-in-law, Faye Aldrich, of Spring Hill, KS; two sons, Derek Reifschneider of Memphis, TN and Joshua Aldrich of Kansas City, MO; two step-children, Lisa Aldrich Garner and Bill Aldrich, Jr; one sister, Betty Hilliard, of New Kensington, PA; and one brother, Bill (Dolores) Hilliard, of Lower Burrell, PA.  Also surviving are 17 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

 Marjie was preceded in death by two sisters, Lucille Cable and Mary Ann Zentner, and five brothers, Melvin, Odell, Jim, Clyde and Bob Hilliard.

A family memorial service is being planned for the future.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the St. Jude or the Salvation Army.

My Mom was the kindest person I know.  She was always ready to listen and lend some advice.  When I  was young, I used to ask her what it was like growing up as the youngest in a family of ten and she would say "loud!"  I think that is why she chose to be the quiet one.  She loved her family, especially the kids; in fact, almost every picture I have of her is with kids, especially babies!  She was always taking care of someone -- her Mom, her husband, her kids,  and her grandchildren.  Please join me on February 27th at 12 noon Eastern in celebrating the life of my beautiful, strong, classy Mom.