Obituary of Margie Christian

Margie L. Mason was born in Toledo, Ohio on November 1, 1940. She was the daughter of Sylvester Mason and Emma (Finnearty) Mason. She attended Burroughs Grade School and Libbey High School. Margie worked as a stock manager and purchasing agent for Rowe Industries of Toledo for more than thirty-three years. She married the love of her life, Albert Billy Christian, on June 28, 1980 in Stony Ridge, Ohio. More than anything, Margie was an avid NASCAR fan. She religiously watched her races and she rooted for Jimmy Johnson's #48 car, him being her favorite driver. Family and friends knew not to bother Margie during race time, unless they were watching the race themselves. As a person, Margie was very outgoing and giving. She was always there for her family and nurturing to their needs. She was never afraid to try new things and she was often referred to as a feisty ball of fire. She loved to do crafts including, tole painting and scrap-booking. Her favorite items to scrapbook were Jimmy Johnson and The Oak Ridge Boys. Margie L. Christian, 70, of Erie. MI passed away on Saturday morning, September 3, 2011 at Point Place Care and Rehabilitation Center. In addition to her parents, her passing was preceded by a granddaughter, Sarah Baker and a sister, Martha Brewer. To cherish her memory, she leaves her husband, Albert Billy Christian also of Erie; two daughters, Theresa (Ralph) Johnson of Monroe and Pamela Voss of Blissfield; four stepdaughters: Susan (Jim) Huffman and Teresa (Del)Childress of Toledo, Edie (Jeff)Reynolds of Perrysburg, and Billy Jo Christian, also of Toledo; three sisters: Ethel Wagner, Janice (Ken) Grove, and Linda (Fred) Berry-Garcia all of Toledo; one brother: Bill (Carol) Mason, also of Toledo; three grandchildren: Brandi (Tim) Zeipekis of Dundee, Jeffrey Voss of Blissfield, and Jessica Voss of Toledo; fourteen step-grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Friends may gather from 1:00pm until 6:30pm, Thursday, September 8, 2011 at Merkle Funeral Service, 9156 Summit Street, Erie, MI (734)848-5185. A Celebration of Her Life will follow at 6:30pm, also at Merkle's with Darwin Wilson officiating. Cremation will follow. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or leave a donation by visiting www.merklefs.com, and then selecting the Online Tributes page. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Margie's husband, Albert Billy Christian.