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Marcy Taub-Wessel Obituary

Marcy Taub-Wessel
2021
Marcy Taub-Wessel, passed away Wednesday, the 6th of January 2021, in Houston Texas. A native Houstonian, Mrs. Taub-Wessel graduated from St. John's School, earned her BA, Magna Cum Laude from Southern Methodist University. Marcy went on to the Southern Methodist University Graduate School of Business to earn a MS in Real Estate as well as an MBA, with a Finance concentration. Marcy was President of MetCo Capital Corporation. She founded and operated several successful businesses. Active in other realms of commerce, Mrs. Taub-Wessel also served on the Board of Directors of one of the Texas Commerce branch banks. She continued her family's deep-rooted tradition of philanthropic activities in the community and was respected as one of Houston's active philanthropists and humanitarians. She was particularly passionate with her time and financial support of numerous charitable organizations, various institutions of higher education, museums, hospitals, medical research endeavors, libraries, and the arts. In honoring her beloved mother and father, Mrs. Taub-Wessel organized with her two brothers a gift of a new gymnasium and theater bearing the name of their parents, The Carol and Henry J. N. Taub Gymnasium and Theater to Deer Park ISD for the new San Jacinto Elementary School. Additionally, Mrs. Taub-Wessel, together with her two brothers made a donation of historic significance to St. John's School where she, her brothers and son all attended and their father was a trustee of the school for 14 years. The donation to and opportunity for St. John's was made in honor of their mother and father to enable the establishment of the school's new West Campus, named the Carol and Henry J. N. Taub Campus.
Mrs. Taub-Wessel was known for her commitment to duty and service for the Houston community. Marcy has been proud to serve on the Board of Directors or as a Trustee of the Menil Collection, Alley Theatre, Contemporary Arts Museum, UNICEF-Houston/Galveston U.S. Committee, Society for the Performing Arts, John P. McGovern Museum of Health & Medical Science. Taking a personal interest with her commitment to the various foundations, she served as Vice-Chairman of the Harris County Hospital District Foundation and as a trustee for each of the Baylor Medical Foundation, the Taub Foundation, and the Pauline Sterne Wolff Memorial Foundation. Mrs. Taub-Wessel also has been proud to serve on a variety of other organizations, including Methodist Hospital Society for Leading Medicine.
Marcy immersed herself in all of life, including the outdoors, horseback riding, skiing, tennis and basketball. First and foremost, she loved her dear friends and most of all her family for whom she has always been fiercely devoted.
Mrs. Taub-Wessel was predeceased by mother, Carol Ellen Joseloff Taub, father, Henry J. N. Taub, brother H.Ben Taub, and uncle, John Ben Taub. She is survived by brother, Henry J. N. Taub II; her husband, Thomas Freimuth Wessel; her sons, Henry Taub Wessel and Maxwell Elliot Wessel; her daughter, Lauren Elisabeth Wessel; her cousins Bernhard L. Kohn Jr, Bernhard L. Kohn III, Kathryn K. Rieger, Kimberly M. Frezados, Elizabeth A. Kohn and Michael B. Massius; her Aunt Carolyn Taub, John B. Taub, Jr., Casey C. Taub, Risa Taub McDonald, and Margie Taub Brown.
The Funeral Service will be private for family only Sunday the 10th of January.
In lieu of usual remembrances, memorial tributes may be directed to the Carol and Henry J. N. Taub Memorial Library or the Carol and Henry J. N. Taub Campus at St. John's School, 2401 Claremont Lane., Houston, TX, 77019; the Ben Taub and Henry J. N. Taub Wall of Memories at the DePelchin Children's Center, 4950 Memorial Dr., Houston, TX, 77007; the Carol and Henry J. N. Taub Gymnasium and Theater at San Jacinto Elementary School, 1302 E. 13th St.,Deer Park, TX 77536; H. Ben Taub Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Baylor College of Medicine, 7200 Cambridge St., Houston, TX 77030; Henry J.N. Taub Department of Emergency Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, Ben Taub Hospital, 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030.
Please visit Mrs. Taub-Wessel's online memorial tribute at GeoHLewis.com where memories and words of comfort and condolence may be shared electronically with her family.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jan. 10, 2021.

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Philip Nwajei

February 8, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. I will always remember and thank you for your supporting my family and tennis career.

Robin (Butcher) Gilmartin

January 16, 2021

Marcy and I were friends in middle school. I have fond memories of times at the Taub ranch, riding and shooting, and of fishing in the Gulf. After Marcy’s mom died, Mr. Taub kindly included me in a family trip via train to Chicago, then NYC. We got into some mischief but also knew we’d better pay attention since Mr. Taub quizzed us at dinner on what we’d learned that day. The last stop on the trip was West Hartford, CT to visit the Joseloffs. Coincidentally, I now live in West Hartford. When I visit the University of Hartford campus, I see the Carol Joseloff Taub Hall, which is the Art building, and think of the Taubs. (The Taub philanthropy extends well beyond Houston). I have warm memories of Marcy and her brothers and of Mr. Taub and appreciate their kindness and generosity. My condolences to Kitchie and to Marcy’s children and husband.

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Karen Currin

January 12, 2021

My sincere condolences to her family including Mr. Kitchie Taub. I attended SMU with her over 40 years ago and she left an indelible impression on me as someone who would accomplish much in her lifetime. That is clearly borne out by her obituary. Marcy excelled at everything she did. She was an incredible athlete and high achieving student. As a friend, she was fun-loving and extremely generous. She will be missed by many people.
Sincerely,
Karen Cole Currin
SMU '77

Robin & Philip Sussman

January 12, 2021

Our deepest condolences.

NDUKA DUKE ODIZOR

January 11, 2021

WOW!!
I first met Marcy in the late 70's as an immigrant and aspiring tennis player from Nigeria. Marcy accepted me and my friend Phillip as though we were members of her family...regardless of our race /religion. We often played tennis at Houston City club.
she had formidable topspin forehand and very agile.
She was very unselfish and overly benevolent just like her dad (Mr H Taub)
Her passion for the game was indicative of how she lived - Passion and love for her family and fellow men. A heartfelt loss for all of us. Shalom

Philip Nwajei

January 11, 2021

Marcy was a great friend. May her soul Rest In Peace

Susan Glesby

January 11, 2021

Heartbroken and saddened to read of Marcy's untimely passing. It is a true loss for everyone in Houston.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

michael mazzariello

January 10, 2021

Marcy was a good friend who loved life, crazy for her son henry and husband Tom. ill always remember Marcy. i did her hair over forty years.
Michael Mazz..nyc

Barbie Bramblett

January 10, 2021

It saddens me to hear about Marcy's sudden passing. I will miss Marcy and she will be missed by many. She was a skilled athlete, played a solid game of tennis and she was also an avid skier. Very recently she sent me a photo of her very handsome son as we all know she adores him. Marcy and I shared fun times, playing tennis, skiing in Aspen. We had many laughs together. I remember the excitement she had when she was preparing for her wedding. Those are special memories I have of her. She was a very unselfish person and she shared easily with those she trusted. I am still shocked by the news. God bless her always. With respect and deepest sympathy to her brother, her husband, and her dear son.

Bert Langdon

January 10, 2021

Marcy was an incredible person. She had a fantastic 'can do' attitude. Always upbeat and positive, she was also sweet and kind.

The family's decision to have a private funeral service was likely based on health considerations amid the current pandemic. And there probably isn't a temple in town that would have been big enough to accomodate all of her friends.

May her memory be a blessing...

Janine Iannarelli

January 10, 2021

What a great loss for the city of Houston. Marci was a generous and kind person who always had something nice to say. She carried on her family legacy with thoughtfulness and determination, deeply committed to the betterment of the community. I only knew Marci in passing as we both shared a common bond through, and love for, Lina. My deepest sympathies to the family and I will add Marci in my prayers.

Hans Rusli

January 10, 2021

I am so saddened by her passing. One of my best memories is when I had the pleasure of working on her tennis game and playing tournaments with her all over Texas. Her passion for the game was indicative of how she lived - Passion and love for her family and fellow men. A heartfelt loss for all of us. My prayers and thoughts to her family.

H. Gibbs Bauer

January 9, 2021

Marcy Taub was a highly refined friend with great artistic and cultural sensibilities and a wonderful ambassador for her beloved family and native Houston. Marcy’s Dad, Mr. Henry J. N. Taub, and my Dad were great friends growing up, and used to go out on one of the Taub's properties to rope and ride wild mustangs... bareback... for fun! Her brother H. Ben Taub was the governor of the Texas polo association and my sponsor to the U.S. Polo Association. My sympathies and condolences to Marcy’s entire family. Tragic loss.

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