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Marilyn Fenton Obituary
Marilyn Nicole (Hill) Fenton
Oct. 24, 1941 - April 30, 2024
HOUSTON, Texas - Marilyn Nicole (Hill) Fenton, 82, of Houston, TX, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2024 at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston with her family at her bedside.
Nicki, as she was known by all, was born in Mattoon on October 24, 1941, the daughter of Raymond and Fern (Hortenstine) Hill. They predeceased her.
After graduating from Mattoon High School in 1959, Nicki attended Eastern Illinois University prior to moving to Tulsa, OK. She later moved to Houston, where she worked for Exxon Oil Co. until she retired in 1980.
In Houston she met and fell in love with Doug Fenton. They were married on July 31, 1969. He survives.
Nicki also is survived by her sister, Leslie Hill of Mattoon, IL; sister-in-law, Gail Street; special friend, Bob Matthews; and nephew, Darren Jacob all of Barrie, Ontario, Canada; as well as many loving cousins and friends.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Schilling Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.schillingfuneralhome.net or Schilling Funeral Home's Facebook page.
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Memories and Condolences
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Penny & Charles Borkert
July 17, 2024
Nicki was a beloved friend and will be greatly missed. We had many wonderful wine events and cruises together. She and Doug brought so much enjoyment to us in our travels. In recent years we have connected only by phone but she always brought a smile!!
We will miss her so much!
Penny & Charles Borkert
Barbara Helling Parkison
May 8, 2024
Leslie, sorry in your loss of your sister. Thinking of you. Praying for you to have comfort and peace.
Barbara Helling Parkison
Steve Kimery
May 8, 2024
Nicki was a very popular and well liked girl in high school. I was a year ahead of her and remembered her well as a person who liked to help others. I believe her parents owned and operated a neighborhood grocery store near our home. May the family remember the fond memories.
Steve Kimery
Martha Doehring (Clayton)
May 7, 2024
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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