Marjorie Wright Headen Obituary in South Hill at Feggins Funeral Home

Obituary For Marjorie Wright Headen

VIEWING: Friday, February 23, 2024 Time: 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

SERVICE: Saturday, February 24, 2024 Time: 11:00 AM Jerusalem United Church of Christ, 612 Jerusalem Road, Boydton, VA 23917 Rev. Otha Wimbush, Pastor

INTERMENT: Church Cemetery

MARJORIE LEIGH WRIGHT HEADEN, daughter of the late Royal Leigh and Frances Bagley Wright, was born December 27, 1939 in Palmer Springs, VA and departed this life peacefully February 15, 2024 in VCH-MCV Hospital, Richmond, VA.

At an early age she was baptized and joined Jerusalem United Church of Christ, where she remained a faithful member until her passing.

Majorie was a graduate from the public schools in Bronx, NY and later graduated from Jane Adams Vocational High School.

On May 15, 1965 she married Henry Headen and to this union a set of twins was conceived and preceded her in death. Later in life they adopted seven children.

Majorie was employed at Bronx Hospital for many years. She then moved to Arlington, VA where she was a caretaker and had her own business alongside her husband.

She loved to cook and prepare special meals for Thanksgiving and Christmas for her family. She loved to garden and watch TV shows on renovations.

Marjorie was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, Godmother, and friend; loved by all who knew her.

Majorie leaves to mourn her husband- Henry Headen of the home; Her 7 adoptive children- Dawon Headen, Winchester, VA; Ebony Headen, Oxford, NC; Tina Headen, Minneapolis, MN; David Headen, Tucson, AZ; Samantha Shotwell, Silvestre and Nicolas Headen, all of the home; 4 grandchildren; 1 brother- Roy Irving Wright, South Hill, VA; 2 sisters- Selma Bacote, Boydton, VA and Shirley (Joe) Dixon, South Hill, VA; brother-in-law, Samuel (Cassandra) Headen; aunt- Bertha White, Boydton, VA; Godson- Vincent (Pat) Howell, Bracey, VA; devoted friends- Louise and Judy Lewis, and a host of devoted loving nieces, nephews, cousins and other friends.

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Yvonne Johnson sent Tender Tribute for Marjorie Wright Headen - February 22, 2024

We will always remember Aunt Marjorie for her loving kindness and the good times we shared in the Bronx. With heartfelt sympathy to Uncle Henry & family for her loss--Yvonne Walker Johnson & Family.

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I was saddened to hear of Marjorie's passing. Thoughts and Prayers are with Henry and all of the Headen Family. We were neighbors for 7 years when we lived on South Thomas Street in South Hill and remained friends. We saw each other at the Soccer fields and when shopping in Walmart. She will truly be missed. God Bless you and Rest In Peace my friend, Marjorie. ✝️🙏❤️🫂

My condolences and prayers to the Headen family. Monique Evelyn

My condolence to the family of Marjorie Wright Heaven I had the privilege of knowing her and appreciating the wonderful love and job that her and her husband did for Sylvester and Nicholas thay have grown up to Young men I know in my heart that they loved their mother and Dad And they are going to miss her my prayers for them and the rest of the family.From Belinda

Our sincere condolences to the family of Marjorie Wright Headen. Milton Crutchfield and Kimberly Jones

Always on the go smiling and taking care of whatever needed to be done never complaining.You will truly be missed. My condolences to our family. Love cousin Gladys

I'm going to miss you auntie Margie very much rest in peace in heaven you will be truly loved and blessed tiffini gill

Marjory, Thank You for always praying for my family And all wise advise. We will missing seeing you. We will see you again in heaven. Shirley ,Matt and Mathew Clark