Marjorie Marie Capehart

Clyde & Maggie Palmer were delighted to be blessed with a little girl. Marjorie Marie Palmer was born on March, 25, 1924 in her parent’s home in Paris, Texas. She was their only child who grew up in Dallas. She graduated from Forest High School, Class of ’42.

The story goes that in 1940, The Cotton Bowl was hosting a New Year’s game, with Boston College vs. Clemson. Marjorie’s cousin, Howard Palmer, was planning to come in from Oklahoma to see the game and also visit some relatives while in town. He and a group of fellas from Idabell, Oklahoma High School, “The Warriors,” were going to make the trip into Dallas to enjoy the festivities and parade and later, the game. Howard invited his best friend, Cecil Capehart, to join them for the game, and brought him along while visiting family. Little did Marjorie and Cecil know Howard was also playing cupid. He had arranged for the two to meet on New Year’s Eve, when they were visiting Howard’s relatives. Howard asked Marjorie to join them for the New Year’s football game the following day, as Cecil was too shy. They quickly grew fond of one another, and when Cecil was headed back to Oklahoma the following day, he asked Marjorie if she’d write to him, to which she replied, “I don’t write to boys”.

Cecil and Marjorie kept in touch over the years, and Cecil was called up to serve our country and leave for war. When Cecil returned from Europe they married on October 24, 1944 in San Antonio, Texas. Cecil was still in the military at that time and stationed in Oklahoma. Later, the Capeharts moved to Dallas. In May 1952, Cecil & Marjorie were blessed with a son, Stephen. As any mother can tell you, the birth of a child brings unconditional love. She truly enjoyed motherhood and being a wife to Cecil.

Later in life, she joined the women’s club and learned how to make floral arrangements. She learned from Mr. McShan himself, of McShan’s florist, a well-known institution here in Dallas. She loved flowers, no matter the occasion, so this was right up her alley. Marjorie was very involved in her community serving as a Den mother, Scout mom and Sunday school teacher. She also worked at Neiman Marcos and J.C. Penny in their administration departments.

Marjorie was a loving, sincere woman of faith, always willing to help others. She was patriotic and a bit stubborn at times, but genuinely a good hearted woman. She will be missed tremendously.

On Tuesday, June 14, 2016, Marjorie Capehart was called Home. She was greeted in Heaven by her parents, Clyde & Maggie Palmer and her grandparents.

Her sweet life will continue to be remembered and celebrated by her wonderful husband of over 71 years, Cecil Capehart, and their loving son, Stephen Capehart, both of Dallas.

The family would like to acknowledge Heart to Heart Hospice, specifically, Alyce Haverdink & Dr. Aruna Koney, for taking care of our Marjorie.