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Friday, November 17, 2017

Obituary: Marjories L. Kellogg, 91, Houghton


Houghton --- Marjorie L. Kellogg, a former resident of Houghton, had a grand home-going to see the Lord on Monday, November 13, 2017 in morning when she died peacefully in her sleep. She was born November 11, 1926 in Mooers, a daughter of the late Stanley and Myrtle Gearhart Lawrence. On Oct 20, 1956 she married Meredith W. Kellogg who predeceased her on March 30, 2012. Marjorie was a life-long learner as well as an educator.  She taught French and Latin at Mooers High School, Haverling High School (Bath NY), and French at Houghton College.  She loved flowers, gardening, fine china, music, travel, and hospitality.  Much of her travel was directed toward missionary service. She Received a BA degree from Houghton College and MA in French at Middlebury College in Vermont.  Surviving are four children, David (Kathy) Kellogg of Greene, Roger (Julie) Kellogg of Oswego, IL, Sharon (Randy) Freeman of Rochester, Judy (Ray) Trentini of Frederick, MD, 8 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, a sister, Esther (Gary) Swimley of Clifton Springs and many nieces, nephews and many devoted friends.
In addition to her husband and parents she was predeceased by two brothers and two sisters-in-law.  Family and friends may gather from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at the Kopler-Williams Funeral Home, 21 N. Genesee Street, Fillmore and from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 20, 2017 at the Houghton Wesleyan Church where a funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Wesley Oden will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Houghton. Memorials if desired to: Student scholarship fund in memory of Marjorie L. Kellogg at Houghton College or Wycliffe Associates.