Marjorie A. Griffiths, 96 of Taylorville, passed away at 3:10a.m. on Friday, February 17, 2023 at Taylorville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born on January 2, 1927 in Taylorville, the daughter of Ralph H. and Irene A. (Dickinson) Hofener.  Marjorie was a lifelong member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Taylorville where she served as choir director for many years. She worked as a secretary at the Sangamon Company.  She was involved in many of her children’s activities while they were young including Girl Scouts and Junior Achievement.  She enjoyed playing bridge with her club for many years.  Marjorie was a long-time member of the Taylorville Women’s Club and the Sertoma.  Her dedication to her community was recognized in 2007 when she was awarded the Taylorville Citizen of the Year.    

She is survived by her daughter: Kathleen Knope (Peter) of Taylorville; grandchildren: Michelle Morell (Brett), BriAnne Hoffman (T.J.), Annie Plant (Josh), Marjorie Knope, Rich Holmes, Peter Knope, and George Holmes; great grandchildren: Lillian Van Winsen, Irelynn Holmes, Isabella Holmes, Benjamin Plant, Michael Plant, and Harper Hoffman; brother: Harold Hofener of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter: Valerie Holmes; and siblings: Helen Fischmann, Rev. Robert Hofener, and Norma Jean Brown.

The funeral service for Marjorie will take place at 11:00a.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Taylorville with Pastor Brian Johnston officiating.  The visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral on Thursday, and burial will be in the Grove City Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church.  McClure Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Taylorville is handling arrangements.  Memories of Marjorie, or condolences to her family, may be shared online at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.