Virdee Graham Marchant, age 89, of Gulfport, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2012. Virdee a long time resident of Gulfport, but formally from Sumrall, MS, graduated from Sumrall High School in 1941. She is the daughter of the late Alex and Annabelle Graham.
As a beloved wife, she leaves behind her husband of 70 years, Edward D. Marchant, Sr., Army Chief Officer 4; and as a beloved mother, she also leaves behind two sons, Edward (Susan) Marchant of Topeka, Kansas, and Daniel R. (Fran) Marchant of Davies, FL. She is also survived by a sister Georgie Nell Baygents, of Hattiesburg, MS.
As a career military family, Ed and Virdee enjoyed numerous assignments. Virdee loved Mardi Gras, and in 1976 she was the queen of the American Legion Auxurilly, Unit 119 of Gulfport.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, in Gulfport assisted the family with arrangements.