Margie Lee Shick

Margie Lee Shick, 95, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2015 in Kalamazoo. Margie Lee was born in Millboro Springs, Va., on February 28, 1919.
Margie Lee received her undergraduate degree from Mary Baldwin College, Staunton, VA and taught elementary school for three years. She received her Masters of Religious Education from Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Va. She was a Sunday School Extension worker for the Synod of Virginia, and later served as Director of Christian Education in Hazard, Ky. Margie Lee and Mel were married in Waynesboro, VA in 1949.
Margie Lee is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 45 years, Melvin Shick. Margie Lee is survived by three daughters, Gayle (Charles) Shull of Belton, Texas; Doris (Mike) DeNudt of Riga; and Ruth (Ron) Wiser of Kalamazoo; and two grandchildren, Morgan DeNudt of Toledo, Ohio, and Miles DeNudt of Riga. In addition she is survived by sisters LaVelle Pool and Ruth (the Rev. William S.) Metzel and loving nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were brothers Brig. Gen. Charles Henry Phipps and Rev. Dr. William E. Phipps and sisters Rosa Williford and Lois Brown.
Her wonderful spirit, joy and talents will be celebrated at a graveside and memorial service at Mount Horeb Presbyterian Church in Grottoes, Va., on Saturday, February 28, 2015. The family will also receive friends at Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Home in Waynesboro, VA on Friday, February 27th. Please find memorial information on the Reynolds Hamrick, Waynesboro, Va., website.