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Marian Harrison

March 2, 2015
Texas Corners, MI

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Marian L. Harrison, age 95, of Texas Corners passed away on Monday afternoon, March 2, 2015 at Bickford Cottage in Portage with her family by her side. She was born on October 14, 1919 the daughter of Carl and Myrtle (Gildea) Middleton. Marian was born, raised and lived her entire life in Texas Township. In 1937, she graduated from Mattawan High School in their first graduating class. On June 4, 1939, Marian was united in marriage to Ralph L. Harrison. In that same year, Ralph and Marian founded Harrison Packing Company, which is still run by her family today. She was still a very active member of the family business. Marian was a longtime member of Texas Corner Bible Church, which she enjoyed. Surviving are her three sons, Dennis (Sally) Harrison of Republic, Rush (Janice) Harrison of Kalamazoo and Bradley (Jan) Harrison of Mattawan; seven grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband, Ralph Harrison in 1970 and sister, Dorothy Kline. A funeral service to celebrate Marian's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 5, at Texas Corners Bible Church, 7780 S. 8th Street, with Pastor David E. Thompson officiating. Interment will be in Hope Cemetery, Texas Corners. Friends may visit with the family from 5-8 PM on Wednesday, March 4, at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street. Memorial contributions may be directed to Bickford Cottage Resident's Fund, Alzheimer's Association or Texas Corners Bible Church.