August 10, 1937-January 7, 2026
Marjorie Mae Schooley, 88, of Friendswood, TX, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. She was born on August 10, 1937, in Muncy, PA to Harry E. and VeAnna M. (Robb) Kurtz. She was married to James Merle Schooley until his death on May 14, 2011.
Marjorie graduated from Watsontown High School in 1956. She married Jim at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Watsontown, PA on June 6, 1958. After getting married in Pennsylvania, they lived in Virginia, New York, and California before finally settling in Texas. They were longtime and faithful members of St. Stephen’s / New Life Lutheran Church in Pearland, TX. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2008.
Marjorie loved all types of sewing, knitting, embroidery, and cross-stitching. She crocheted many baby blankets and prayer shawls for her church. She loved baking and cooking and growing her own vegetable garden every year. She enjoyed organizing church luncheons and being a part of her congregation’s Altar Guild and Bereavement Ministry. She always loved just spending time with her friends and especially her family.
Marjorie is survived by her two sons, Roger of Pearland, TX and Ronald of Cypress, TX, as well as her brother Eugene Kurtz of Watsontown, PA and her sister Lucille Cipriani of Montgomery, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.
Marjorie will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her kind and wonderful spirit.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Twin Hills Memorial Park Cemetery in Muncy, PA. A luncheon will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church immediately following the graveside service. Everyone is welcome at either or both events.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at New Life Lutheran Church in Pearland, TX. A luncheon will be held at the church immediately following the memorial service. Everyone is welcome at either or both events.
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We are cross street neighbor of Marjorie Schooley. We have known each other for more than 37 years. She was great neighbor, friendly, helpful and trustworthy. She always offered help in times of need like watching our home or watering plants during our travels. She was security for our house and watched any movement from her house window. One time while we were out, she stopped unknown vehicle to make sure who and why they were visiting our house (actually it was my elder brother). We had friendly watch on each other, like if our window blinds were not open in the morning, we would call to check make sure all was well.
Our heartfelt condolences to entire family.
Marjorie we will miss you.
Asha and kar Shah
Jim and Marjorie were the first people we met when we moved into the neighborhood. They made us feel so welcome. We would talk often in the yard and loved when they would bring us fresh tomatoes! They were the perfect couple to be the welcome committee.
I will miss seeing Marjorie on my morning walks.
Our condolences to her sons and family.
Michele and Bobby Johnson