Marie had courageously battled cancer for nearly 11 years. She was born March 9, 1922, to Glen and Edna (Brown) Badgley. MarieÕs father was sheriff of Antrim County and her mother, Edna, was a homemaker.

Marie was an athletic child and very studious. She graduated as valedictorian of her class and soon married Harold F. Southwell. Their union was blessed with four beautiful children, Sherry Sue (Tony-diseased) Kilbourn, Barbara E. (Philip) Smith, identical twins, H. Bruce (Barbara) Southwell, and H. Bryce (Jodi) Southwell. MarieÕs pride and joy were her four children and she dedicated her life to promoting their well-being. Marie Badgley Southwell later married Harley Johnson and they were blessed with 25 years together. After HarleyÕs death, MarieÕs life was greatly enriched by the close friendship of Mr. Dale Sandeen. DaleÕs sudden death in a fatal car accident in Jan. 06 left a deep void in her life.

All of MarieÕs children survive including her 12 grandchildren and her 20 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 19, at 11 a.m. at the Evergreen Bible Baptist Church in Kalkaska on Saunders Road. The Rev. David B. Southwell and the Pastor William D. Kuiper will officiate. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Mancelona.

Marie was a charter member of the Mancelona Baptist Church and served as treasurer for 30 years. She was very active in her church, loved music, singing in the choir and taught her children to do the same. Marie was a dedicated Christian, a role model with a generous, unselfish spirit, and a desire to serve others. She was an employee of the Antrim County State Savings Bank in Mancelona under Carlton B Neeland, President. Marie retired after 30 years of service as Vice President. Marie loved her job with the people she was able to serve. Marie will be greatly missed by her family. Absent from the body, present with the Lord. If you care to give a memorial in MarieÕs name please direct to the American Cancer Society.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please send online condolences to www.mortensen funeralhomes.com

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