Marguerite Ruth Schaffer Little
was the fourth of five children born to the late Charles and Effie Schaffer in Montgomery County, Pa. She graduated from Jenkintown public school system. She was baptized at Salem Baptist Church in Jenkintown. Marguerite was a member of Kissingers Church in West Reading.
Marguerite was united in marriage on August 8, 1949, to Sylvester Little Sr. (deceased) From that union they had eight children Sharon, Rosemary (Kay), Sylvester Jr. (Syl), Robert (Robbie), Gwendolyn (Marie), Virginia (Anne), Joseph (Joe), James (Jimmy). Daughter-in-laws Rita, Melinda, and Angie. Son-in-laws Dennis and Raymond.
Survived by her Brother Warren Schaffer, her children, and her Grandchildren Tina (Dakar), Denise, Tanya, Donna(deceased), Monique, Trasi, Ashlee, Keisha(deceased) Marguerite, Shawntay, Tyrone, Ezra, Karrie, Nathan, Marcus, Jason, Jeffery, Michael, Sharon, David, Brittany (deceased), Ashley, Angelique
Marguerite worked at several jobs, and she retired from American Baptist of Valley Forge. She had many hobbies such as knitting, cross stitch, and a variety of puzzles. She was also an avid reader her favorite book to read was the bible. Her favorite TV shows were Judge Judy and Jeopardy and she also loved to shop.
Her family will lovingly remember Marguerite, her 32 Great grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Repast will follow immediately after the service at the church.
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