Virginia June Marks

1931 ∼ 2012

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Virginia "June" Marks, 80, of West Orange passed away Monday, January 2, 2012, in Orange.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2012, at Drake Memorial Presbyterian Church in Orange with Reverend Kevin Trinkle, officiating. Burial will follow at Jett Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Orange on July 7, 1931, June was the daughter of Archie and Inez Lunsford Depwe. She was a member of Drake Memorial Presbyterian Church. June was a loving wife and mother and she was a great cook.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene "Teneag" Marks; son, Gregory Carroll Marks; sister, Merle Palmetto; and brother, Archie Wynn Depwe. June is survived by her sons, Gary Austin Marks and wife, Jinx of Beaumont, Russell Dwayne Marks of Orange; daughter-in-law, Sharon Marks of Kingwood; grandchildren, Dameon Marks and wife, Misty, Jade Marks, Cori Marks, Jarrod Marks and Coy LaSalle and wife, Lisa; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Sandi Parkinson and husband, Bob of Blanco; nephew, Chuck Palmetto and his wife, Leslie and their daughter, Keri of Dallas.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Rusty Marks, Gary Marks, Tyler Freeman, Dameon Marks, Coy LaSalle, Randy Reed and Thurman Miles.

Condolences

Anonymous January 4, 2012

Gary, Rusty and family, I am so sorry to hear that you have to say goodbye to your Mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Much love to you, Jan##imported-begin##Jan Barbee Smith##imported-end##

Anonymous January 4, 2012

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, we know how much she will be missed by all that knew her. Sincerely, Miles and Ann Hall##imported-begin##Miles Hall##imported-end##

Anonymous January 4, 2012

Gary and Rusty, I was so sorry to hear about Aunt June. I always will have such fond memories of her and her great laugh. It has been a tough year for all of us. My good thoughts are with you guys!##imported-begin##Randy Depwe##imported-end##

Anonymous January 4, 2012

We were sorry to hear about Aunt June. Nancy, Shanna & Curtis Britt##imported-begin##Nancy Britt##imported-end##

Anonymous January 4, 2012

Gary and Rusty, We are so sorry to hear about your mother. She was such a sweetheart and was always smiling. We'll always remember her and her positive attitude. I Susan am blessed to have grown up next door to all of you.##imported-begin##Billy and Susan Ash##imported-end##

Anonymous January 4, 2012

Gary, Rusty, & family please accept my deepest condolences. I pray God will comfort and strengthen all of you through this difficult time.##imported-begin##Nathan Merritt##imported-end##

Anonymous January 3, 2012

Gary & Rusty, I was so saddened to learn of your loss. Your Mom was such a sweet lady and always smiling! You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you and your families duing this difficult time. Love you both.##imported-begin##Vicki Sanders Schell##imported-end##

Anonymous January 3, 2012

Gary and Rusty- You know we loved your mom and dad and we were so sad to hear of June's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers as we pray for June. The Pete Smith family##imported-begin##Nathalie Rupp##imported-end##

Anonymous January 3, 2012

Gary & Rusty Although I can't be with y'all while you celebrate your mothers life, your in my thoughts and prayers. The last time I saw your mom was at the memoral service for my mother, over 4 years ago. Your mother was so sweet and lovely that day. ##imported-begin##Janelda Franks Mitchell##imported-end##

Anonymous January 3, 2012

I was saddened to learn of the passing of your mother. Your Mom was always smiling so sweetly! May God comfort you during this difficult time.##imported-begin##Leah Anne##imported-end##