Marjorie Faye Allen Dillard, 88, of Cashiers NC, passed away surrounded by friends and family on Saturday, June 8, 2024.

Faye was born in Jackson County to the late Frank and Marjorie Baumgarner Allen. Her dad was Sherriff of Jackson County. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Thomas F. Dillard and six siblings. She attended Cashiers United Methodist Church, where she played the organ. She loved gardening, doing flower arrangements, and cooking.

She is survived by her children, Libby Jones (Marty), Tommy Dillard, Randy Dillard; sister-in-law, Marilyn Allison (Jim) of Watkinsville; four grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her beloved dog, Shaggy.

The family wishes special thanks to Four Seasons Hospice; her caregivers, Genise Jennings, Penny Stewart, Loretta Picklesimer, and her primary caregiver, Susan Dillard, who remained with her until her passing. And to Sandy Fugate and Connie Watson for their weekly visits, that she truly loved.

A funeral service will be held Thursday June 13th, at 3pm at the Cashiers United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 2-3pm, one hour prior to the service. Rev. Aryn Williams-Ruebel and Rev. Steve Kerhoulas will officiate. Burial will be in the Upper Zachary Cemetery in Cashiers.

Pallbearers will be Todd Dillard, Rob Herstek, Alec Ware, Evan Jones, Andrew Dillard, and Albert Dillard.

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.