Mariam Randolph

Mariam Arlene Randolph, age 92, of St. Johns, Michigan died Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, MI on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery Eureka, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 22, 2013 from 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home.

Mariam was born in Hanover Township, Jackson County, Michigan on December 5, 1920, the daughter of John Henry and Mary Harriett (Dawkins) Petro. She graduated from St. Louis High School with the class of 1938.

On March 10, 1946 Mariam married Elmore C. Randolph in Ionia, Michigan. Elmore died on September 23, 1995. Mariam had worked at the Macabee Home in Alma and Farmers Home Administration in Ithaca before becoming a homemaker and bookkeeper for her husbands business. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, UMW and served on many committees and helped start their Vacation Bible School. Mariam was also a member of the Extension Club.

She is survived by 2 sons; Randy Randolph of St. Johns, MI, and Bruce and Brenda Randolph of St. Johns, MI, 2 granddaughters; Jamie Randolph of St. Johns, MI, and Kari Randolph of St. Johns, MI, 3 sisters; Rita and Max Hott of St. Johns, MI, Lettie and Theron Jessup of St. Louis, MI, and Dawn Burnham of St. Johns, MI, sister in law Betty Petro of Alma, MI, and 23 nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, husband, sisters; Marguerite Hinsman, Helen Uhrick, Jessie Mapes and Patricia Petro, and brothers; John, Paul and James Petro.

Memorials may be made to Salem United Methodist Church. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, Michigan.

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