Marjorie Johnston Blake

Louisiana stained glass artist Marjorie Johnston Blake passed away on July 23, 2014, in Baton Rouge, La. She brought to the world vibrant colors, intense creativity and unique interpretation of God's word, the natural world and beloved animals. A celebration of Marjie's life was held Friday, Aug. 1 at Grace Episcopal Church in St. Francisville, La. Born on Dec. 27, 1939, Marjie was a native of Jonesboro, Ark., and a resident of St. Francisville, La. She is survived by husband, Wayne Blake of St. Francisville; daughter, Amy Blake Clattenburg and husband, Bert Clattenburg, of Stuart, Fla.; son, David Blake, of Oakland, Calif.; grandchildren, Brett Blake of Chicago, Ill., Teddy Clattenburg and finance', Ashley Weeks, of Hobe Sound, Fla., Kelly Clattenburg of Stuart, Fla.; and great-granddaughter, Marlee Clattenburg of Hobe Sound, Fla. Her extended family includes brother, John Johnston, and wife, Susie Johnston, of Maumelle, Ark.; and special friends, Nora and Larry Miller of St. Francisville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Edith Diamant Johnston of Little Rock, Ark. She will be remembered for her sweet and gentle presence and her underlying sense of purpose and strength. Marjie had a loving and generous heart, a ready laugh and a lifetime commitment to making stained glass speak to hearts and souls. The family thanks Marjie's physicians, nurses and the staff of Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and The Crossing at Clarity Hospice. Personal memories or messages may be shared on the guestbook at www.charletfuneralhome.com. The family requests that donations be made to the Palliative Care Foundation of Baton Rouge, 9191 Bluebonnet Boulevard, Baton Rouge, La. 70810, online at palliativecarebr.com or the the West Feliciana Animal Humane Society, PO. Box 2032, St. Francisville, La. 70775, online at wfahs.felicianalocal.com.