Marjorie S. Humphrey

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

“A Time to be Born”

Marjorie Saddler Humphrey, lovingly known as “Margie Baby,” “Marge,” “Mom” and “Granny.” She was the eldest of two children of the late Philander Saddler Jr. and Lenora Saddler, born July 20, 1928, El Paso, Texas.

“Time to Love”

Marjorie met and married Wilson T. Humphrey, who lovingly called her “Margie Baby” and was happily married for over 40 plus years. To that union was born two children Reginald and Diana. Marjorie was a Loving, Caring, Nurturing and a very active part of their lives kind of Mother and “Granny” to John (deceased) and Faith Ingram. She also received many others through the years as her Daughters and Sons giving them Love and Motherly Counselling, pouring out endless and unconditional love to them all.

“A Time to Find”

Marjorie graduated Douglas High School of El Paso, Texas in 1945, where she played saxophone and was on the track team. She began her Collegiate Journey at Paul Quinn College (2 years), where she played on the Women’s Basketball Team and Majored in Homemaking. Then transferring to Texas Southern University in Houston (2 years) Majoring in Science. Her passion for learning was so Strong she returned to Texas Southern University in 1977 and received her Master’s Degree in Reading.

Before entering Education as a Teacher, she, had a Love and eagerness for Caring for people. Marjorie worked in a Houston Hospital as an Assistant and her Eagerness led the Hospital to allow her in surgeries to assist by giving the Doctors the instruments. She learned a lot of hospital terminology which guided her to Help others throughout her life. Marjorie began her teaching career in Houston at Crawford Elementary where she was also a Girl Scout Leader, then on to West University Elementary, finishing at Gregory Lincoln Middle School as Head of the Science Department. Marjorie Impacted Many children and Teachers by her Dedication, Love of Learning and Sincere Care for the outcomes of others.

“A Time to Be Planted”

Marjorie, since birth was a part of the A.M.E Church. A Legacy of Jesus Christ Centeredness was a Foundation established years before her birth. Her Grand Father was Philander Saddler Sr. who was a Pastor of many churches, Presiding elder, and a part of the Bishop’s team. Her Father Philander Saddler Jr. was also a Pastor to many churches throughout his life. Marjorie personally received Christ Jesus as her Lord and Savior. That LOVE for The Lord is a Legacy that will be passed from Generation to Generation.

“A Time to Reap”

Marjorie received a Lay Appointment in Christian Education from the A.M.E Church. She was one of the Directors of the Nursery and Head over the Young Children’s Bible Class in addition to being one of the Presidents over the Senior’s Ministry at Payne Chapel A.M.E Church; She was in the A.M.E Church Choirs for several years. Marjorie also received several Certificates for Houston Elementary Schools Professional Growth Programs in Science “Living Things and Universe” qualifying her to become the Head of the Science Department.

“A Time to Die”

Marjorie departed this life September 8, 2026. Absent from the body, Present with her LORD JESUS.

“A Time to Mourn”

Marjorie leaves to cherish her loving memories: her Loving Son Reginald (Gwendolyn) of Houston, TX; Devoted Daughter Diana Ingram (Jerome) of Marshall, TX; her Granddaughter Faith Ingram (Dallas, TX); her Sister Shirleen Bolin, Niece Jamie Cotton, Great Niece Joi Cotton (Inglewood, CA) Great Nephew Jovan (Monique) and their two daughters (Cedar Hill, TX), Cousin Pasha Hawthorne (William) and three children (Los Angeles, CA), sister friend Aunt Faye Willis (Houston, TX) and a multitude of longstanding dear friends.

Mom said “Good friends are like angels. You don’t have to see them to know they are there”.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson T. Humphrey, her parents Philander Saddler Jr. and Lenora Saddler, her grandson John Ingram of Marshall, TX and her dear sister friend Juanita Allen.

Visitation will be held at Payne Chapel AME Church, 2701 Lee Street, Houston, TX 77026, on September 19, 2026, from 10:00 am to 10:55 am, followed by the Funeral Service at the same location on September 19, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.

A Committal Service will take place at Paradise Funeral Home & Cemetery North, 10401 W. Montgomery Rd, Houston, TX 77088, on September 19, 2026, from 1:15 pm to 1:30 pm.