Marie Wiegman

Mrs. Marie Wiegman, age 96, of Nacogdoches, Texas, was born September 18, 1915, in Gerty, Oklahoma, to William H. and Julia Standridge and died July 24, 2012 at Westward Trails Nursing Center in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Marie was preceded in death by her husband, L. D. Wiegman; her parents; sister, LaVanda Wilkins; and two infant granddaughters.

She is survived by her eight children and their spouses, Sylva Bradley of Mineola, TX, Glenn & Shadley Wiegman of McMinnville, OR, Beth & Tim Warkentin of Nacogdoches, TX; Rev. Chalmer & Judi Wiegman of Euless, TX; Birdette & Kaye Wiegman of Wylie, TX; Dee Lores & Wayne Stephens of Nacogdoches, TX; Jan Wiegman of Nacogdoches, TX; Dr. Ralph & Karen Wiegman of Grand Prairie, TX; 23 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren; 2 great-great-great granddaughters; a niece and a nephew.

Marie attended Murray State College in Tishomingo, OK and Bethany Peniel College in Bethany, OK where she met her husband. They enjoyed 61 years together farming wheat land in Claude, TX for 16 years, living in Amarillo, TX for 34 years where Marie retired as head cashier at Montgomery Ward in 1984, and then managing their youngest son's ranch near Canton,TX for 11 years.

Marie came to know Christ as her Savior at a young age and was a lifelong member of the Church of the Nazarene. She desired to raise a Christian family and her prayers still follow us for an unbroken circle in heaven.

Visitation will be held Friday, August 17th, 6 to 8 P.M. at Restland Funeral Home,13005 Greenville Ave. in Dallas.

Services are set for 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Restland Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Court of Remembrance in Restland Memorial Park.

Pallbearers are the grandsons of "Mama Rie Wiegman."

Memorials may be made to The Gideons International, Nacogdoches Treatment Center or Nazarene Compassionate Ministries.

Local arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas. www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.