Marjorie Wedemeyer

Marjorie Buckner Wedemeyer went home peacefully to her Lord and Savior at the age of 93 on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, November 3 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home with Pastor Buddy Sipe officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Robinson Cemetery. The family will receive visitors 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 2 at the funeral home.

She was born on February 9, 1929 to Homer and Maurine Snider in Mt. Calm, Texas. She was the oldest of four children and spent her childhood in the Mt. Calm area. Marjorie married James Buckner on January 26, 1948. From this marriage, they had three beautiful daughters. Marjorie was a talented seamstress who made all of her daughters clothes for many years. Marjorie became a homemaker and helped on the family farm and dairy until James’ passing after 30 years of marriage. Marjorie worked at Lorena High School from 1969-1989 where the students and staff lovingly referred to her as “grandma” because of her willingness to work with and listen to them. Marjorie was actively involved for over 60 years at Cottonwood Baptist Church where she was in charge of the social committee for many years.

After retirement, Marjorie enjoyed dominoes, playing cards, and was an avid fan of Days of Our Lives.
Marjorie married Louis Wedemeyer in 1995. They spent their senior years enjoying each other’s company, traveling, and watching Wheel of Fortune. Marjorie was a strong willed lady that had a caring heart and loved people. She loved joking around with everyone she met - stranger or not.

Marjorie was preceded in death by husband, James Buckner; daughter, Diane Tynes; sister, Latrelle Getz-Roark; brother, Harvey Snider; and 2nd husband, Louis Wedemeyer.

Marjorie is survived by daughter, Janet Helton and husband, Jackie from Lorena; daughter, Lydia Ramirez and husband, Mike of Lorena; granddaughter, Crystal Lovett and husband, Eric and three children of Lorena; granddaughter, Misty Larson and husband, Scott and two children of Lorena; grandson, Micah Clendening and wife, Amber and one child of Eddy; grandson, Jared Bischoff and wife, Jessica and six children of Bruceville; granddaughter, Holley Winslow and husband, James of Leander; as well as two great-great grandchildren on the way; brother, Tillman (TR) Snider.

Pallbearers will be Micah Clendening, Jared Bischoff, Colton Dale, Scott Larson, Eric Lovett, James Winslow; with Honorary pallbearers, Jackie Helton and Mike Ramirez.

Memorial gifts can be made to Cottonwood Baptist Church.

Thank you to Stilwell Retirement Residence and Providence Hospice. We would also like to include a very special thank you to the following; our Mom’s nurse, Cathy and her aide, Tish - thank you for loving her as we did and thank you for going above and beyond with every visit. To her wonderful caregivers; Elizabeth Cashew, Eddie Amos, Gloria Stonum, and Debra Garrett - there are no words to express our forever gratitude and love we have for you.