Marjorie Ruth Hubbard, age 82 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 She was born on December 21, 1942; she was the daughter of the late William Tommie and Sara Ethelene Powers Hubbard.
She was preceded in death by her brother, William T. (Billy) Hubbard.
She is survived by her nephews, John David “Hub” Hubbard, Mark Allen Hubbard; sister-in-law, Letitia Hubbard, and seven great-nieces and nephews.
Marjorie had a long career in the medical field at the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, Georgia, and retired at age 80.
Marjorie had a lifelong passion for dogs, cherishing their companionship and sharing her life with them. She was an active participant of the American Kennel Club (AKC) dog shows for many years.
She excelled in the sport of conformation dog shows, earning multiple championships and titles. Her dedication and enthusiasm earned her great respect within the show community, where she will be deeply missed.
Marjorie was an independent women, who always made her own decisions. But when her illness came she was able to turn that life over to the doctors, nurses and God. And she did it with reassurance and peace and grace. We, her family, are proud of her.
Much appreciation goes to cousins, Brenda and Travis Ragsdale, Jerry and Vicki Lambert, Don Sharp, and to special friends, Zelia Woodward, Freda Nichols, Traci Woodward, Audrey Lee, and Judy Van Duser.
In keeping with Marjorie’s wishes, she was cremated. A memorial service for Ms. Hubbard will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at two o’clock in the afternoon in the chapel of the Gammage Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Benefield officiating. Inurnment will follow in the family lot of the Polk Memory Gardens Cemetery.
The family of Ms. Hubbard will receive family and friends on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 from one o’clock in the afternoon until the memorial service hour at the Gammage Funeral home.
Messages of condolence can be made to the family by visiting our website and signing the online guestbook at gammagefh.com.
The Olin L. Gammage and Sons Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted in the services for Marjorie Ruth Hubbard.
