11/27/14 — MARIAN KIRKMAN MURCHISON

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MARIAN KIRKMAN MURCHISON

Memorial services will be held for Marian Kirkman Murchison, Greensboro, Saturday, Nov. 29, at 2 p.m. at First Friends Meeting in Greensboro.

Visitation will follow the service.

Marian was one of a set of triplets born June 3, 1924, to Clark and Cora John Kirkman of Pleasant Garden, N.C.

She received her formal education at Pleasant Garden High School and Guilford College, and graduated from Woman's College (The University of North Carolina at Greensboro), where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in home economics.

She was employed by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Services, and served as assistant home demonstration agent in Vance County in Henderson, N.C.

Marian married Victor Murchison, a Quaker minister, and was a supportive partner in his ministry for 59 years with Friends Meetings across North Carolina.

Marian is survived by her cherished triplet sister, Mary K. Routh and husband, Charles, as well as several beloved nieces and nephews.

Inurnment will be at Pleasant Hill Christian Church Cemetery in Liberty, N.C.

Memorial gifts may be directed to the Friends Homes Endowment Fund, 925 New Garden Road, Greensboro, N.C., 27410; Quaker Lake Camp and Conference Center, P.O. Box 58, Climax, N.C., 27233; Friends Center, Guilford College; or charity of your choice.

Forbis and Dick Guilford Chapel is assisting the Murchison family.

Offer online condolences at www.forbisanddick.com.

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Published in Obituaries on November 27, 2014 1:37 AM