Mrs Margie Dawn Scotland

Margie Dawn Scotland was born on October 2, 1952, along with her twin brother Larry Corbitt, in Calhoun City, Mississippi to the union of her parents Woodrow and Maggie Corbitt. She passed away on June 24, 2024 at the University of Toledo Medical Center. The youngest daughter of 10 siblings, Margie relocated to Toledo, Ohio at the age of five after the passing of her mother to live with her cousin, Dora Garner (nee Russell). She was later adopted by Harold and Dora Garner and remained in Toledo, OH. The Garner family lived on Prospect Ave., moved to Marthal Rd. in the late 60s and were lifetime members of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Margie was educated in the Toledo Public School System where she met many lifelong friends including Valerie (Parr) McCain whom she met in Junior High School. Margie attended Scott High School and graduated from Rogers High School in 1971. Later she earned a bachelor’s degree at The University of Toledo. Margie met the love of her life, Jan Scotland in 1981, and the two married in 1984. The couple enjoyed 38 years of marriage until Jan’s passing in 2023. They have two children Alexander Scotland and Dawn Scotland to their union. Margie started working at The Toledo Blade in 1974, where she worked in various capacities including Personnel, Human Resources, Pay Roll, and Circulation and met many friends. She retired after 41 years in 2015. Margie was the backbone of her family, the Sleepy Hollow Athletic League, Scotland State Farm Insurance and, when her health allowed, her husband’s political campaigns and activities. Margie enjoyed television shows, music, cooking and sports games and always lent her helping hand to assist in any project or activity for her family, friends or church. She was a beloved mother, sister, aunt, friend, coworker and church member and will always be remembered for her warm heart, kind and thoughtful spirit, fashionable dressing and delicious cooking. She loved sending cards to loved ones showing just how much she cared. Margie Scotland was an active member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church for over 65 years. She was a member of Job Circle and served in various roles and committees at the church including serving as the Secretary of Job Circle until her passing. Margie was a member of Coterie where she served in various roles and capacities along with special friends Jonie Jackson, Linda Garner and Shirley Crockett. She was also a member of Charms, Inc. Margie was preceded in death by parents Woodrow and Maggie Corbitt; and Harold and Dora Garner, her husband of 38 years Jan Scotland; sisters Bernice Flowers and Dora Powell; and brothers Micheal Garner and Robert Corbitt Sr. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving twin brother Larry Corbitt (Calhoun City, MS), brothers Calvin (Sue) Corbitt (Toledo, OH), Steve Corbitt (Calhoun City, MS) and Jerry (Renee) Garner (Atlanta, GA); sister Maelene Chandler (Bruce, MS), twin sisters Ruth Corbitt and Ruby (Billy Sr.) Gray, (both of Fort Wayne, IN); children Alexander (Erica) Scotland (Fort Wayne, IN) and Dawn Scotland (Toledo, OH); grandson Ellis Scotland (Fort Wayne, IN), special nephew Darnell Corbitt (Toledo, OH) and a host of nieces, nephews, church family, friends and guardian dog Sir Duke. Special thanks to caregiver and friend June London for her care for Margie throughout the years. . Please consider making donations to the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church scholarship fund.

Mrs Margie Dawn Scotland

October 2, 1952 - June 24, 2024