Marjorie Kimbrough Dome

A star was born in Madison, WI on June 9, 1923, to Kenneth E. and Mildred Nusbaum Olson. They named her Marjorie June and thus began a life of exploration, discovery, adventure, and delight. Her star dimmed on November 26, 2023, as she transitioned to the next phase of her journey; however, her afterglow will continue in the lives of those she touched through the 100 years of her life. She was the big sister to three brothers, Richard Keith, Stuart Kenneth, and Lawrence Oliver. Their father Kenneth was a journalism professor, and they moved as his career sent him to the University of Minnesota, Rutgers in New Jersey and then he became Dean of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Marjorie graduated from New Trier High School with a passion for art. As an art major, she attended Rockford College for one year. With the onset of WWII, she returned home to graduate from Northwestern University with a degree in art and architecture.
While performing community service through her college sorority, Gamma Phi Beta, she volunteered at the USO in Chicago and met the love of her life and future husband, Orman Lanier Kimbrough, III (Kim) from Azle, Texas. They married May 30, 1944, prior to his service in the Pacific theater. Upon his discharge from the Navy in 1946, they moved to Texas and while working for the Veteran's Administration they were located in Longview, Texas. When faced with a transfer to another city, Kim resigned and bought the O. L. Kimbrough Oil Company as a gas distributor for Sinclair Oil Company. Marjorie left her job in the Tourna layer Division of LeTourneau, Inc. and worked with her husband for 25 years.
Their partnership produced two sons, Orman Lanier, IV (Lanny), Kenneth Bruce and a daughter, Laurel Rae. Marjorie was active in the lives of her children as den mother to her sons in cub scouts and leader of the Bluebird, Camp Fire and Horizon Club groups for her daughter. She was the boy's cheerleader at their track meets, baseball, basketball, and football games, and attended all band and twirling events for her daughter.
Marjorie was a woman of deep faith in God. She learned that faith, not only from the Bible, but also from her family: The Olson's from Sweden, the Neffs and Nusbaum's from Germany and other ancestors from Scandinavia. Her grandfather Olson was a minister of the Swedish Baptist Church when they emigrated to America. She knew the Swedish hymns and prayers and whoever may have heard Marge pray, know how heartfelt she was in her prayer life. She believed every day was a gift from God and celebrated that gift by living a full and purposeful life.
When Marjorie and Kim married and eventually moved to Longview in 1946, they joined First Presbyterian Church, where they were faithful members until their deaths. Marjorie sang in the Chancel Choir for over 40 years and also directed the children and youth choirs. She and Kim taught children's Sunday School and supervised the youth group.
Marjorie was active in the community through her memberships in the High Hopes Garden Club, the Town and County Garden Club, the Dorcas Bible Club, the P.E.O. Sisterhood, and the East Texas Vintage Auto Club. Her favorite car was a green 1928 model A Ford roadster with a rumble seat which was always a favorite with her children. In later years, she owned a maize 1930 model A Ford Tudor and loved driving around town and sounding her a-oogah horn. She was able to pursue her lifetime love of art through membership in the Century II Porcelain Arts Club producing beautiful porcelain pieces which are cherished by friends and family.
Marge and Kim were fortunate to travel around the world visiting every continent and over 100 countries. Marjorie was an avid photographer and produced albums of every trip and prepared slide programs for schools, clubs, and civic organizations.
After Kim's death in 2004, she met and married Tom Richard Dome in 2006. Tom was several years younger than Marjorie, and she always referred to herself as a "cougar." They enjoyed 14 years together traveling and participating in church, civic and family events.
One of the thrills of her later life was being selected for a speaking part in the movie "Bernie" and she loved being the local "movie star". She was an avid Mahjong player and seldom missed playing with a group each Tuesday. She also seldom lost the game!
Celebrating her 100th birthday, she outlived both husbands, her parents, her siblings and their spouses, her eldest son, Lanny, her great-grandson, Tripp William Austin, and her life-long friend, Betty Jane Alford.
Marjorie will be missed by her son, Kenneth (Gindy) of Longview, her daughter Laurel Bruce (Robert) of Longview, her daughter-in-law, Susan Henry Kimbrough of Charlottesville, VA, like-a-daughter, Jan Harrell of Longview, and former son-in-law Harold Cox (Jana) of Longview, stepdaughters, Margaret Dome of Oklahoma City and Jenny Trammell Volmer (Gregg) of Anchorage, Alaska, and her only surviving first cousin, Daniel (Mary Ann) Nusbaum.
Marjorie's star will continue to shine on her grandchildren: Lance (Abby) Kimbrough of Charlottesville, VA, Kevin Kimbrough of Austin, TX, Kristy (Derek) McBride and Ginny (Steven) Walker of Allen, TX, Julie (Zachary) Austin of Longview, Casey (David) Fisk of Dallas, Adam (Rachel) Cox of Seattle, WA, Robert (Gretchen) Bruce of Houston and Shannon (Jeff) Stosser of Blacksburg, VA.
She is also survived by 20 great-grandchildren: Henry Lanier, Margaret, and Robert "Mac" Kimbrough; Jacob, Finn, and Lily Bruce; Hayden, Garrett, and Zach Walker; Dylan and Laney McBride; Cole Lanier and Kourtney Kimbrough; Brennan, Owen Lanier and Conner Fisk, Allison, Brooks and Ella Austin, Dylan Cox as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a myriad of dear friends.
It was her tradition to call her children and grandchildren on their birthday to sing "Happy Birthday". For years the family members were serenaded by her - always finishing the song with " and many more!" Seldom does one have the honor of being serenaded by a centenarian.
Special appreciation is extended to Dr. Srinivas Rangu, the nurses and aides at Highland Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and the nurses and aides of PrimeCare Hospice – all who took amazing care of Majorie during the last year of her life.
She will lie in state at Rader Funeral Home of Longview on Thursday, November 30. A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 1, at 1:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Longview, with a reception following the service for visitation with the family. A graveside service will be held at the Ash Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Azle, TX on Saturday, December 2, at 1:00 pm. Memorials may be given to the First Presbyterian Church, 301 N. Center St, Longview, TX 75601, or the P.E.O. Continuing Education Scholarship, P.E.O. Sisterhood Executive Office, 3700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312, or the charity of choice.
A memorial guestbook may be signed online at www.raderfh.com.