MARILYN JANE FOLKES

Marilyn Jane Folkes (McElveen) was born December 8, 1956 in Beaumont, TX to Charles Pierce McElveen Sr. and Jewel Bertha McElveen (Jeter). She went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at the age of 61 at Kingwood Medical Center in Kingwood, TX. Our beloved Mom, Nana, and Sister was lovingly comforted and embraced by her family in her final hours. Marilyn attended and graduated from Milby High School in 1976. Marilyn stayed home with her growing family until they were school age. She was a woman who loved her family and took great pride in both of her children and grandchildren. She was a very outgoing, loving, caring, friendly person who never met a stranger. When she went on cruises she made friends with people from the moment that she started a conversation. Marilyn touched the lives of every person that she met deeply in one way or another. She was preceded in death by her mother and father; and her oldest brother Charles Pierce McElveen Jr. She is survived by her daughters April Davis and husband Elliott Davis, Wendy Dunn and husband Christopher Dunn. Seven grandchildren Ryan Davis 19, Justin Davis 16, Lorelei Davis 14, Sapphire Avalos 16, Drake Dunn 14, Elana Dunn 9 and Ethan Dunn 9. Brothers Michael Ray McElveen, Mark McElveen and wife Robin McElveen. Nieces Laura Duran and Tracy McElveen, Nephews Michael McElveen and Jarod McElveen. Many extended family members and close friends. Her mark on this world and those she leaves behind will not be easily forgotten. While we mourn the loss of her beautiful presence, we rejoice and take comfort in the fact that she is at peace. Rest easy in the arms of the Lord our beautiful mother, you will truly be missed. A Memorial Service will be held at McNutt Funeral Home 1703 Porter Rd, Conroe, TX 77301 Saturday, June 23 , 2018 beginning at 10am followed by a graveside burial at 11am.