Marion Drewyor died Tuesday, Nov.14, at her home in Martin. She was 83.

She was born Aug. 31, 1940, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Daniel and Janet (Nye) Wright.

Marion enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and casino slots, but her most favorite thing was spending time with her family. She was the best homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother. Her greatest accomplishment was being married to George for 67 years and raising her family.

She is survived by her husband, George, her children, Dennis (Wendy) Drewyor, Jerry (Jane) Drewyor, Kay (John) Burch; nine grandchildren, Marieta, Travis, Nicole, Tina, Dustin, Clayton, Randi, Blaine and Brooke; 20 great grandchildren; her sister, Marieta Cutler, brother Les Wright. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son Terry Dean and a sister, Janet Roberts.

Friends may meet with Marion’s family from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego and again from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. Celebrant Nyla Merril will officiate. Burial will follow at Oakhill Cemetery, Orangeville.

Contributions in memory of Marion may be made to American Heart Association or Shriner’s Children’s Hospital.

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