Marion married Robert Neal “Bob” Humphries in 1948. Together they started their family and relocated to many places before settling in Ponca City in 1967 with their five children. Marion was a champion of her children’s activities. You would often find her as the Campfire Girls leader, Cub Scout leader, or carpool driver.
In her free time, Marion volunteered with Meals on Wheels and enjoyed working at Bright World gift store. She was an excellent seamstress, creative with needlework, and found pleasure in doodling and drawing. During her formative years in the depression era, she learned how not to waste and could create the most fabulous meals out of the week’s leftovers. Marion was also a member of the Hartford Avenue Church of Christ.
In 1992, after the birth of her granddaughter she moved and lived out the rest of her years in Edmond, Oklahoma. Her primary role became “Gaga”, a very dedicated grandmother. Her later years were simple and quiet. She enjoyed reading, puzzle working, and watching game shows while passionately coloring. Due to the excellent medical care of Dr. Brian Levy and his wonderful staff as well as the loving care of her home care companion Peggy Winter, Marion was able to remain comfortably in her home for her later years. She then spent the last few weeks of her life under the loving hands and caring hearts of the Quail Ridge Assisted Living staff and Traditions Hospice.
Marion was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Neal Humphries; her son, Jon William “Bill” Humphries; and her daughter, Susan Dell Humphries. She is survived by her son Robert Humphries, and wife, Brenda; her daughter Janet Caldwell, and husband, Hub; her son, David Humphries; and her granddaughter, Camille Aman, and husband, Nate.
Marion generously gave to numerous organizations. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to your favorite charity in her memory.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, July 12, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at Resthaven Cemetery in Ponca City, Oklahoma.
COMPARTA UN OBITUARIO
v.1.8.18