Marvel always had a smile or a quip and will be sorely missed, but remembered fondly.

Dori Koza (Abbott co-worker)

Marvel joined Abbott a short time before I retired. We worked on a few projects together, and I enjoyed her professionalism and her company. I was saddened to learn of her early passing. 

I met Marvel when I was coming onboard Abbott. Marvel would always provide great advice and insight.  She was very loyal to the organization and always was available to talk through challenges.  She was apart of an important chapter of my life and will be missed.  May God rest her soul. 

Marvel was a mentor to me during her time on the Center for Conflict Resolution board. I knew that with any issue I might encounter, I could call her for sound and wise counsel. If she had to miss a meeting, she immediately scheduled time with me to catch up. If we made a request for help, she was the first to respond. She made a tremendous impact for me personally and for the organization. I will miss her greatly.

I am saddened at hearing of the passing of my first cousin, Marvel. Years have gone by and life has drastically  changed for both of us since our last contact. But it comforts me to know that Marvel was surrounded by so many friends.
They really appreciated her and the work and service that she rendered.
   Above all, God is faithful to His promises, and He said that He wouldn’t ever leave us behind if we trust in Him. I believe that Marvel trusted in God, even through the triumph and tragedy in life. He has certainly proven it to me in recent years. Although Marvel will be missed I look forward to the great reunion, when God Himself will wipe away every tear from our eyes.

Cecil D. Gwyn

What a beautiful person Marvel was. She was my cousin, and my first memory of her and Mavis was when they came, along with their parents, my Aunt Sarah and Uncle Bob, to visit my family in NYC in the mid 60's, and we all went down to Washington, DC, to see the grave of JFK at Arlington Cemetery. Decades later, after the loss of Aunt Sarah, Uncle Bob and Mavis, I was able to spend more time with Marvel, and I delighted in our dinners together when I would come to Chicago. We texted and spoke by phone and I last saw her (virtually) via Facetime this past summer. My heart is broken to have lost her, but I am so very grateful to have had her as my dear cousin, and I am glad to know that she has entered into her joy and a happy reunion with her sister, mom and dad.  "They are not dead who live in lives they leave behind.  In those whom they have blessed they live a life again."  --Unknown 

Marvel was my dear cousin. Her mother and my mother were sisters. I didn't know her very well when we were growing up. I was in Georgia and she was in Chicago. I got to really know her during family gatherings  beginning about 20 years ago.  We became much closer over the last 8-9 years. We didn't see each other that much - I saw her last at her sister's funeral - but we would have fairly frequent phone conversations. She was a beautiful spirit. I will miss her dearly.

I interviewed with Marvel in 1981 at Zenith Rauland for an HR position and worked directly for her until 1985 .   Since that time, she & I and other HR folks from Rauland maintained a  wonderful and lasting friendship for 39 years! How many people can say they have had a friend for as long as 39 years? 

Over the years, we have experienced the death of  a few others from this HR group; we cried and supported each other during those times. But what I remember most of all is that even thru those difficult times; Marv was always there to support us; and kept our spirits lifted.  She was so positive and such a light in the darkness.

She was my HR mentor and I have told many people these last couple of weeks that I work with now,  of how insightful she was and always shared her insights and learnings with me over the years.  She would always listen and she was always willing to help  whenever she  she could. There wasn't a selfish bone in her body.  She would do whatever she could for her family and friends. 

I grieve the loss of Marvel; never being able to see that warm and beautiful smile she always had when she was with you.  I will miss he laugh too. 

If I had thought that the last time we were together in March,; at a former Rauland employee's retirement lunch, that would be the last time I would see her; I would have hugged her longer!!

May the Lord welcome you into the kingdom of heaven and grant you eternal rest. You will forever be in my heart.

We have fond memories of Marvel coming to Texas. We had  an amazing time with my Dad, Louis Joseph, brother Bryan Joseph, and sister Regina Joseph. 

We extend our deepest sympathy to Marvel Johnson-Hines's family, my brother, Bryan Joseph and her close friends.  The Joseph and Keller family were blessed to have known Marvel and we felt she was part of the family.  We are grateful to God for knowing Marvel.  We spent Thanksgiving  and numerous  events together.  I remembered Marvel visited us  in Texas to attend a Blues and Jazz fest and visited family and friends.  We had so much fun purchasing custom designed jewelry.   Marvel had an amazing eye for high quality art design on canvass  and sculptures. 
Marvel was loving, kind and giving and she wanted the best for you.  We had in-depth conversations that I thoroughly enjoyed.  Marvel was a successful executive and she provided encouragement  and advice to my daughter that was beneficial.
We will miss Marvel and what she met to me and my family is heartfelt. 
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 
Philippians 4:7

Love,

Cynthia Joseph-Keller




I was honored and blessed to be with Marv during her last week at her home.  I had no idea that would be our last time together and I treasure every minute of it.  We had many great conversations and many laughs and that's why her death is so hard on me.  None of us expected she wouldn't overcome this - she had never even been sick in a hospital before.

Even though she was the one who was sick, she would inquire if I got my "other work" done while there and was I  keeping up with it all.  Marv was always the one to be concerned about others.  She was never judgmental and I admire that most in her.    She just let everybody be themselves - very rare in today's society.

She had a heart of gold and a kind word for all and concern for others that knew no boundaries.  Even on our last day together when she wasn't feeling well at all, she was asking me how I was feeling...  

She had a  dream during the week of seeing her parents and Mavis and she said it seemed so real and gave her a lot of comfort but also made her sad they were gone.  She didn't know why she had the dream - I told her they were just letting her know they realized the hard time she was going through and they were pulling for her.  Now I realize they were saying, " Hi, and we look forward to seeing you soon!"

Marv's passing is a loss for all of us.  She will never be replaced and it is going to take a very long time to adjust to this.  May God bless her now with Eternal Happiness and may she keep an eye out for all of her us now and in the future!  She sees it all perfectly now! Miss you Marv!!!!!!


I feel very blessed to have worked with Marvel for so many years but even more so that we became friends.  Marvel was so kind and had such a big heart.  She was so excited to have her new home and decorated it so beautifully.  Marvel has left us way to soon.  I will treasure your memory, my friend!

I did not know Marvel at all but I felt I knew her from all the wonderful things her friend Bryan Joseph had to say about her. I use to work with Bryan and on occasion when we would see each other he always had something amazing to say about Marvel. I will be thinking of you all. Know that she is rejoicing and celebrating with all those that have passed before her. 
Take care and God Bless. 
Michele Zandarski
Stevensville, MI 

Marvel was a person of high integrity, and always prepared with most anything you could think of to help others out and did so with an infectious smile!  Marvel will be truly missed. 

I remember the first day Marvel and I  met.   I told her how much she resembled Oprah and she would just laugh and then tell me that I had lost my mind.  After that icebreaker, Marvel became a good friend and one of the best mentors I ever had throughout my Abbott career.

Marvel has always been a true inspiration who taught me a lot about HR.  I will sorely miss her and send my prayers and condolences to her family, friends and colleagues.  

In closing, thank you, Marvel for being my mentor and being a true inspiration to me.

Rest well, my sister.   Until we meet again.

Marvel was an informal mentor to me when I began working at Abbott. Throughout my tenure there, she was consistently supportive and shared “pearls of wisdom” she gained over the years.

What most impressed me was her ability to deliver messages of any kind with dignity, while catering the message to the intended audience.

May she Rest In Peace. Many will remember her for years to come.

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Our  sincere condolences, our thoughts and prayers are with Marvel’s family during these  times of sorrow.


OBITUARIO

Marvel Johnson-Hines

1 diciembre, 1952 – 28 noviembre, 2020

Blake-Lamb Funeral Home

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