Marjorie Louise Benbow Holcomb

Mrs. Marjorie Louise Benbow Holcomb, 79, of Mount Airy, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2007, at Northern Hospital of Surry County. Born November 10, 1928, in Milton, IL, to Virginia Johnston and Richard Porter Benbow, she grew up in Winston-Salem. In 1949, she graduated from Guilford College in Greensboro, where she was a member of The A Cappella Choir, the girl's softball team, and the May Court. Over the years, she taught high school and first grade in the public schools, and had a private kindergarten in her home. Marjorie was a member of Central United Methodist Church and the Abigail Circle. She was also a charter member of Modern Gardners Garden Club, a life member of the Garden Club of North Carolina, a charter member of Chapter AV of PEO, a member of the Wednesday Afternoon Book Club, and a past member of the Junior Woman's Club. An avid Bridge player, Marjorie enjoyed being a part of several Bridge clubs. Always ready for an adventure, Marjorie loved to travel, especially to the beach and on cruises with her family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, William "Bill" Luckenbach Holcomb of the home; and three children, Inglis Holcomb Rowe and her husband, David Lewis Rowe, of Mount Airy, Denise Holcomb Faw and her husband, the Rev. Thomas McLean Faw of Matthews, and Richard Benbow Holcomb of Mount Airy. She is also survived by five grandsons, McLean Luckenbach "Luke" Faw of Matthews, David Locke Rowe of Mount Airy, Lt. Benjamin Taylor Faw of Fort Benning, GA, William Anderson Rowe of Raleigh, and Matthew Thomas Faw of Boone; a sister, Betty Benbow Baldwin of Winston-Salem; and a brother-in-law, William Edward Haynes of Murphy. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, November 28, 2007, at 11:00 AM at Central United Methodist Church. The service will be conducted by the Rev. Thomas McLean Faw and the Rev. John Ferree. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the Ladies' Parlor of Central United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials to Central United Methodist Church, 1909 North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030, Joy Christian Fellowship, 11516 Idlewild Road, Matthews, NC 28105, The Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home, c/o Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, 401 Technology Lane, Suite 200, Mount Airy, NC 27030, or a charity of the donor's choice.