Marjorie “Annabelle” Gideon, 78, of Springfield, MO., went home to be with the Lord on February 14, 2012 at Jordan Creek Nursing and Rehab. Annabelle was born March 18, 1933 in Christian County, MO., to Everett Robert and Avis Opal Payne. She grew up in Springfield, graduating from Senior High School in 1951. Annabelle married Bob Duckworth on March 31, 1955, who preceded her in death in 1980. She then married Joe Gideon on July 9, 1982. Her passion was playing piano for several churches over the years.
She is also preceded in death by her parents, a brother Everett Payne Jr., a sister-in-law, Lillian Faye Payne; and daughter, Denise Duckworth. Survivors include her loving husband Joe, his children and grandchildren; her daughter Charisse Ann Lowery; brothers, Melvin and W. Lee Payne and his wife Donna; one grandson Harvey; one great-grandson; sister-in-law Fern Payne, and many nieces and nephews.
Thank you “Annie” for leaving your Valentine in all of our hearts.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, February 18, 2012, at 3:00 pm, at Greenlawn Funeral Home South with burial following at Payne Cemetery in Christian County. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the funeral home prior to the service.