Marianne Hocker, age 89, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away peacefully on November 16, 2021. Marianne was born in Kentucky on May 27, 1932 to the late Ben and Adrian Wilson. After graduating high school, she attended Purdue University and was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. In 1952, Marianne moved to Jacksonville, Florida where she resided until her death. Marianne had a passion for serving others and was involved in many activities within the community. She was a former elementary school teacher and a longtime member of All Saints Episcopal Church. Marianne was an avid gardener and was known for her beautiful landscaping.
Marianne was preceded in death by her brother, Nison Wilson. She is survived by her two children Susan Taylor and Thomas (Carolin) Hocker, grandchildren Michael (April) Murdock, John Thompson and Lyndsey Hocker, and two great grandchildren Cora and Michael Murdock.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, December 11th, at All Saints Episcopal Church, 4171 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in her memory to All Saints Episcopal Church.