Marie A. Cairns, 96 yrs., of Honey Brook, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018 at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Home, following an illness.
She was born on July 9, 1921 in Philadelphia. Marie was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Stella (Zetty) Althouse. She was the wife of the late Maurice H. Cairns, who died on September 1, 1987.
Marie was a homemaker to her beloved family. She was a member of the Pequea Presbyterian Church. Marie was also a school teacher, who was a substitute at various public schools and full time with the Compass Amish School. She enjoyed time spent with her cherished family, reading, and travel, with her late husband.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Charles H. Althouse.
Surviving are two sons, M. Dale and his wife Mary Cairns of Wagontown and Robert H. and his wife Paula Cairns of Harrodsburg, KY. There are five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 2 PM from The Labs Funeral Home, Inc. 141 Pequea Ave., Honey Brook, Pa., with Pastor Steve Getty officiating. Interment will follow at the Pequea Presbyterian Cemetery. A calling hour will be held on Monday from 6 to 8:30 PM and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the memory of Marie to the Employee Sunshine Fund of Zerbe Sisters Nursing Home, C/o Zerbe Sisters Nursing Home, 2499 Zerbe Road, Narvon, Pa. 17555.
For additional information and online condolences, please visit www.thelabsfh.com