Marjorie Evelyn Harvey passed away at Jackson Parish Hospital on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.  She was 106 years old.  Marjorie was a resident of Forest Haven Nursing Home and a former resident of North Hodge, Louisiana.  She was a devout Christian and loved her family and church very much.  Marjorie taught Sunday school and sang in the choir at Hodge Baptist Church.

Marjorie was a wonderful cook and took great pride in having a beautiful yard.  She loved growing roses and enjoyed raising vegetables. Marjorie was very independent. Before going into the nursing home, she walked daily and worked in her yard.  She drove her car until the age of 98 and took care of most of the repairs around her home.  Marjorie excelled in math and received a scholarship to Louisiana College. She loved fishing and she was an avid New Orleans Saints and Pelicans fan as well as an LSU supporter.

She is survived by her son, Bengy Harvey; 5 grandsons, Jared Harvey, Harlan Harvey, Jeffrey Harvey, Jay Harvey (Lindsey) and Ben Harvey; 3 great-grandchildren, Nicholas Harvey, Walker Harvey and Eliza Harvey; daughter in law, Mary Anne Harvey; special friends, Barbara Johnson, Mary Ann Hall and JoAnn Brinson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harlan Denson Harvey; son, Harlan Earl Harvey; parents, Alonzo and Jessie (Ray) Canterbury; brothers, Ray Canterbury, Reginald Canterbury, Jack Canterbury and Lloyd Canterbury; special friends, Dorothy Brown and Doris Walsworth.

Friends are invited to visit with the Harvey family at Hodge Baptist Church on Saturday, September, 21, 2024 at 12:30 PM until time of service.  Funeral services are set to begin at 1:00 PM with Bro. Norris Curry officiating.  Burial will follow in Mt. Olive East Cemetery under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate, in Marjorie's name, to Hodge Baptist Church.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jared Harvey, Harlan Harvey, Jeffrey Harvey, Jay Harvey, Ben Harvey and Bengy Harvey.