Marie Elizabeth Funk Coulter

Marie Elizabeth Funk Coulter

Age 92 of Oxford, PA passed away on September 27, 2016.

Marie was born in Embreeville, PA., on November 3, 1923, the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin Funk and Elsie Lydia Cox. In her early years, she lived in Goldens Bridge, NY., and lived her adult life in Forestville, Kelton, and Oxford, PA. A graduate of Avon Grove High School and Goldey Beacom College, she was employed by the West Grove Bank, the Chrysler Parts Plant, Bainbridge Naval Training Center, and DuPont Engineering at Louviers. Following retirement in 1985, she was employed by the Oxford Borough office as Assistant to the Manager. She enjoyed many years of volunteering for various organizations, was a member of the former Oxford Research Club, the Green Thumb Garden Club, and the Oxford Presbyterian Church. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Marie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William “Reds” Coulter and sister, Margaret “Peg” Shortlidge. She is survived by son Joseph Rutherford Baily III and his wife Linda of Pensacola, FL; grandchildren Kirk Lauren Baily and his wife Michelle of Kansas City, KS; Lisa Marie Calligan and her husband Cameron of The Woodlands, TX; nieces Hope Shortlidge of West Grove, PA; Carol Shortlidge of West Grove, PA; Joy Dolan and her husband Brian of Westport, CT; Heather Shortlidge of Annapolis, MD; and Margaret “Meg” Shortlidge and her husband Patrick of New Jersey.

Marie’s quick wit, sharp sense of humor, and extraordinary heart will be greatly missed. We will always love her more!

A graveside service will be held in the Oxford Cemetery, 220 N. Third St., Oxford at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 3, 2016, officiated by niece, Heather Shortlidge.

Contributions in Marie’s memory may be made to the Oxford Presbyterian Church, 6 Pine Street, Oxford, PA 19363.

Arrangements by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. Oxford, PA www. elcollinsfuneralhome.com