Margie Ellen Bland Obituary
The family of Margie Ellen Bland of Suffolk, Virginia announces her passing on October 11, 2026. Margie, born on October 16, 1932, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Margie Ellen Bland to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Pritchett and Pearl Pritchett; her former husband Raymond James Shortridge; and her husband Rudolph Vincent Bland. She is survived by: her children, Randy James Shortridge (Melinda), Robert Leslie Shortridge and Sharon Kay Crouch (Michael); her stepchildren, Linda D. Smith, Terry L. Cook, Cindy J. Cross and Vincent Bland; her nieces, Pam Copeland and Patty Pierce; her grandchildren, Alicia Crouch, Lauren Groce (Rick), Alexandra Crouch-Wisdom and Brandon Shortridge; and her great grandchild Triston Michael Wisdom.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 15th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel (2690 Bridge Rd, Suffolk, VA 23435). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 15th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.
