Donnie Sue Marek

Donnie Sue Marek obituary, Baird, TX

Donnie Sue Marek

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Donnie Marek Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Parker-Jacobs Funeral Home - Baird on Oct. 17, 2025.

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Donnie Sue Marek of Abilene passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, at the age of 99.
She was born March 18, 1926 in Millersview, Texas to Norman D. and Susie Lee Quinney Shelton. She married Charles James Marek, Jr. September 20, 1947, and the couple was married 74 years before his passing in 2021.
Donnie loved to cook, garden, play bingo and spend time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband Charles; sons Carl, Johnny and Robert Marek; daughter-in-law Debora Marek and granddaughter Jamie Horner.
She is survived by grandson Luke Horner; great-grandchildren Bella, Kingston and Charlee Horner; and nieces and nephews Jackie and Coy Bryant and Robert and Crystal Harris.
Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Monday, October 20, 2025, at Ross Cemetery Annex in Baird, with Pastor David Acevedo officiating.
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