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Marrianne Orr, 91, of Salisbury, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Compass Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Spencer, NC, surrounded by family. She was born on June 13, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Gustave Friedrich Sommers and Frieda-Marie Albrecht Howard.
Marrianne worked as a Social Worker for the NC Dept. of Social Services and was an officer of the Rowan County AARP, a graduate of the University of Florida and a U.S. Navy Korean War Veteran. She enjoyed gardening, basket weaving, yoga class, and the Rufty Holmes Senior Center in Salisbury.
She was a member of the Spencer, NC Moose Lodge number 2019, Women of the Moose No 1197, First United Church of Christ, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Alley Cat Allies, and Red Hat Society.
In addition to her parents, Marrianne was preceded in death by three children; Elaine Shephard, Brett Williams and Justin Williams, and two grandchildren; Joshua Shephard and Bryce Egan.
Marrianne is survived by her sons, Daniel Howard of Charlotte, Eric Williams of Oregon; daughter, Linda Britt; grandchildren, Grace Williams-Cox of Albuquerque NM and Orrin Maneha of Maui, HI; great grandchildren, Jemma Muskett and Jewel Cox.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Carolina Cremation of Salisbury is assisting the Orr family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Don & Dory St Charles says
Ms Marianne
Was our other momma.
We loved her as part of our family, she was a great friend to our mother Geraldine Terry whom passed away several years ago. I know she was waiting on her to take her by her side & go gaddy batten around.
The stories I can tell about our adventures with the Moose. Traveling with Ms Marianne was a fun time.
She was our hippie gypsy. RIP Ms Marianne we love you & miss you dearly❤
Martha Bolmon says
Marianne was an amazing woman and a true friend. As long as she could, she helped with fundraising, roadside cleanup,community service efforts and all other elements of volunteering at Spencer Moose and Women of the Moose. We offer our sincere sympathy to her family. She will be missed by all who cherished her friendship.