Marguerite Atchison, 89, of Mount Dora, FL passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2013.
She was born on September 23, 1923 in Orlinda, TN to the late William and Margie Dorris.
Marguerite moved to Mount Dora from Orlando in 1974. She was co-owner of Dairy Queen in Orlando and in Mount Dora.
She was a member of the Orange Avenue Church of Christ in Eustis, FL.
Marguerite is survived by her husband of over 71 years, Bob Atchison; son, Steven Atchison (Laura); daughters, Geraldine Warren and Wanda Knappenberger (Bob); 7 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at the Allen J. Harden Funeral Home in Mount Dora, FL.
A funeral service will immediately follow at 12 p.m. with Mr. Vernon Means officiating.
Interment will take place at Pine Forest Cemetery in Mount Dora, FL.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Christian Home & Bible School, 301 W. 13th Ave., Mount Dora, FL 32757-1017.