Marla Gail Eckhart 67 of El Paso, Texas died on April 13, 2021. Marla was born on March 25, 1954 in Waco, Texas. She married her college sweetheart on August 9, 975 in Hobbs, New Mexico. Marla and her husband Mike were married for 46 years. Marla and Mike have one son Michael Neal Eckhart who lives in El Paso, Texas.
Marla was always involved in many activities. She was an avid golfer, involved in Bible study groups and book clubs. She loved to read and keep current on things happening in the world. She was an officer in P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) Chapter DR. Marla never met a stranger. She always was trying to make people feel comfortable whether on the golf course or in her many activities. Her true love for people was a vitally important part of who she was.
Marla is preceded in death by her mother, Wilma Parks. She is survived by her father Jerry Parks and wife Charmayne Parks who live in Hobbs, New Mexico. Her brother, Jay Parks and wife Anne live in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her sister Jana McFadden and husband Danny live in Weatherford, Texas. She will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews, friends and family and an adoring husband, Mike and son Neal.
Marla had a successful career in education teaching English and Reading in Middle Schools before becoming a High School librarian at Amarillo High School in Amarillo, Texas. She spent 29 years in education before retiring in 2006 and moving from Amarillo to El Paso in 2007. The impact she made on the lives of students she taught was countless. Her presence here on earth will be missed by those who knew her.
The family would request that contributions be made to the ALS Association or to your favorite charity. Donations to ALS can be a one time donation or monthly.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, June 7, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Martin Funeral Home West, 128 N. Resler Dr., El Paso, Texas 79912.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MartinFuneralHomeWest.com for the Eckhart family.
