Marjorie Pharr

Middlebrooks

Mrs. Marjorie Middlebrooks was born on May 9, 1932, to the late Henry and Belle Pharr in Griffin, Georgia. Marjorie grew up in Griffin, Georgia, where she attended Vocational School. After graduation, she entered the workforce. She worked at the American Mill for many years, before retiring.

Marjorie accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age, and was united with Providence Baptist Church. In 1951, Marjorie married the love of her life Raymond Middlebrooks.

Marjorie enjoyed playing bingo, watching the Atlanta Braves, taking walks, spending time with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and celebrating their Birthdays. She loved going to church and being around people. On Sunday, July 28, 2024, God called Mrs. Marjorie Middlebrooks home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Belle Pharr, sisters, Essie Bell York, and Emma Dallas; grandsons, Tevin Matthews and Xavier Woodard, and great grandson, Wendell White, Jr.

She leaves to cherish her memory her, loving and devoted children, Johnny (Joann) Middlebrooks, Jeanette Middlebrooks, Raymond (Sabrina) Middlebrooks, and Margie Middlebrooks; her only living sister, Ruth Goodrum; 13 grandchildren, Larry Rashard Middlebrooks, Ayeisha Middlebrooks, Shaylea (Rashard) Shoats, Tanisha Hughley, Kalilah (Chuch Larry) Headspeth, Aquielle Middlebrooks, Desmond Middlebrooks, Emmanuel Pyant, Kenneth Goodman, Darius Middlebrooks, Christen Middlebrooks, Brenden Middlebrooks, and Comalita Woodward; 18 great grandchildren, and 7 great great grandchildren. She also leaves a host of other relative and friends that will miss her dearly.

Visitation for Ms. Middlebrooks will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2024, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration of her life will be held on Friday, August 2, 2024, at 1:00 PM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens. Pastor Antoine C. Lucas, Sr., is the Eulogist.