05/04/2017

Obituary for Marjean S. McColaugh

Mother and Mother-in-Law of Roger D. "Rock" and Virginia McColaugh, Owners of McColaugh Funeral Home

Marjean S. McColaugh, age 99, of Xenia, passed away early Wednesday morning at the Greenewood Manor in Xenia where she had resided the past ten years.  She was born March 9, 1918 in Clinton County, Ohio the daughter of Pearl and Dora (Butler) Smith.

Marjean was a 1936 Graduate of Cedarville High School. On March 30, 1939 she married her husband, Robert S. McColaugh.  She was one of  the oldest members of Faith Community United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Dorcus Circle and was one of the last members of the Xenia Sewing Circle.  She had been a cafeteria manager at the former Simon Kenton Elementary School in Xenia. In 1960, together with her husband, they purchased the former Nagley Funeral Home in Xenia and proudly founded the current McColaugh Funeral Home based on their dedication to serve families in their time of need. She was the heart and soul of her family. She was a cheerful woman of great charm, with a ready smile and a loving disposition. Her example of courage, honesty, and love will be tenderly remembered. As a role model, she left her mark on several generations with her fortitude, perseverance, strength of character, and positive attitude. She lived with compassion and overflowing generosity for humanity. Her strong connection to the Lord gave her an inner aliveness that made her seem youthful despite her years. There was always a calming presence at the center of her being where she walked in union with God. She was full of love, full of hope, full of faith. Her family will not grieve, but will continue to honor with great celebration and enthusiasm all that she taught, knowing that she is forever at peace in God's home.

She was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband of 59 years, Bob on June 20, 1998, a daughter, Nancy June McColaugh; brothers: Donald and Wendell Smith and dear sister, Alberta Ford.

She is survived by her devoted children, Robert S. (Donna K.) McColaugh, Ronald A. (Ann E.) McColaugh, Ann M. (James W.) Huston and Roger D. "Rock" (Virginia F.) McColaugh, all of Xenia, 8 grandchildren: Michael S.  (Kathleen) McColaugh, Kay A. (Drexel) Bentley, Megan A. (Nick) Germano, Justin D. (Danielle) McColaugh, Amanda R. (Mark) Haught, Nathan A. (Krystal) McColaugh, Beth A. Huston (Tony Newsom) and Kevin J. (Annie) McColaugh, 11 great-grandchildren: Rob, Scott, Matt, Lily, Rocco and Noah McColaugh, Maliah Huston, Megan and Maura Haught, Luc and Alec Germano; as well as several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Marj recently enjoyed her 99th birthday, receiving an overwhelming outpouring of love from the community which she and her family truly appreciate. The Family would also like to acknowledge the entire staff at Greenewood Manor for the excellent care given to Marj during her stay.

Funeral services will be held at 4 PM Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the Faith Community United Methodist Church, 100 Country Club Drive, Xenia with Pastors Barbara Schnecker and Rick Tettau co-officiating. Visitation will be held from 2 until 4 PM Saturday at the church. She will be interred with her beloved husband during private services at Woodlawn Cemetery, Bowersville. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Xenia Schools Endowment Fund or the Family Outreach at Faith Community in Marj's memory. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mcccolaughfuneralhome.com.