Obituary of Marlea Jean Pfeifer

PFEIFER Marlea Jean (Daniels) Pfeifer, 65 years old, of 3705 Heritage Oak Drive, Benton, AR; formerly of Erin, NY and Montblanc, France; lost her five year battle with Multiple Myeloma, leaving this world on December 17, 2013. She was predeceased by her son Matthew and daughter Amy and is survived by her husband of 45 years, Frank Pfeifer, Jr; sons, Timothy (Gretel) Pfeifer of Cortland, IL; Daniel (Lisa) Pfeifer of Sachse, TX and Stephen (Tammy) Pfeifer of Horseheads, NY, and her nine grandchildren. Born to Norval A and Ida M (Rosecrans) Daniels (both deceased) on May 8, 1948, she attended Van Etten Central School, continuing her education at SUNY Geneseo and later at the University Paul Valèry in Montpellier, France. Her family and her church were central to her life. She spent many hours in volunteer work for Breesport Baptist Church, Horseheads Christian School and Twin Tiers Baptist High School. In 2000, she joined the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism, Harrisburg, PA and went to France to serve in missions. The French recognized her sincere personality and genuine interest in others. She made many friends. It was there that in early 2009 she was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. Marlea actively fought the incurable disease at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences finally losing her battle 58 months later. Friends and relatives are invited to calling hours on Saturday December 28, 2013 from 1-3:00 pm at the Breesport Baptist Church 240 Church St. Breesport NY followed by a memorial service in church at 3:00 pm. Interment will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Horseheads at the convenience of the family. Condolences and remembrances at www.barberfuneralhome.com