Marjorie E. (Rector) Scherer, 83, of Candler, N.C., and formerly of Olney, died Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at Pisgah Manor Health Care Center in Asheville, N.C.  Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Scherer was born January 23, 1927, in Richland County, the daughter of Jack and Addie Rector. She married Wendell Scherer. He survives.

She was a homemaker.

Mrs. Scherer is survived by her husband, Wendell Scherer, of Candler, N.C.; daughter, Diane Scherer, of Asheville, N.C.; son, Jack Scherer and his wife, Janeen, of Wyoming, Ill.; son, Jeffrey Scherer, of Panama City, Fla.; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Addie Rector, one sister and one brother.

Olney Daily Mail (IL) - Thursday, November 18, 2010