After a courageous battle with a brain tumor, Marla passed away on May 20, 2005, at the age of 50.
She leaves to cherish her memory her son Russell Scott, and her daughter and son-in-law Ashleigh and Rocky Merritt. She is also survived by her mother, Hazel Pierce; brother, Dennis Sledge and wife Pam of Midland; brother, David Sledge and wife Janet of Longview; Kevin Welch of Midland; Doyle and Ann Russell of Odessa; Vickie and Ed Lee Renfro of Monahans; nephews, Matthew Sledge of Midland, Zack Sledge of Dallas and Brandon Sledge of Longview; and nieces, Renae Jones of Longview and Kayse Renfro of Lubbock.
She was preceded in death by Robert Glenn Pierce; by her sister, Leigh Neil Russell; and by her grandmother, Lena Marshall.
Marla was born September 29, 1954, in Kermit, Texas. She graduated in 1973 from Midland Senior High School. After having several jobs in the oil industry, she finally found a job she truly loved and enjoyed: working for Clayton Williams Energy.
Marla may have lived a short life, but she made an impact on all those around her. She enjoyed life to the fullest and spread that joy wherever she was. Always laughing, she could lift anyone's spirits. She was a wonderful friend to anyone that needed one. She was also an incredibly selfless and loving mother and a terrific daughter. Social by nature, she loved chatting and cutting up with friends and family whenever possible.
The family wishes to extend thanks to all those who supported Marla and her family during her struggle with her brain tumor. The love and support of her fellow employees, close personal friends and the exemplary care of all the hospital staff made her last months with us a memory to treasure forever. Sadly, Marla will be missed but will remain in our hearts and be with us always.
The family will receive friends at Ellis Funeral Home between the hours of 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. today.
Graveside services have been scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday, May 23, 2005, at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland with George Koehl, III officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Highway, Midland, Texas (432) 683-5555.
Memorials in Marla's memory may be directed to Gifts of Hope, c/o Allison Cancer Center, 301 North "N" Street, Midland, Texas 79701 or Hospice of Midland, P.O. Box 2621, Midland, Texas 79702.
She leaves to cherish her memory her son Russell Scott, and her daughter and son-in-law Ashleigh and Rocky Merritt. She is also survived by her mother, Hazel Pierce; brother, Dennis Sledge and wife Pam of Midland; brother, David Sledge and wife Janet of Longview; Kevin Welch of Midland; Doyle and Ann Russell of Odessa; Vickie and Ed Lee Renfro of Monahans; nephews, Matthew Sledge of Midland, Zack Sledge of Dallas and Brandon Sledge of Longview; and nieces, Renae Jones of Longview and Kayse Renfro of Lubbock.
She was preceded in death by Robert Glenn Pierce; by her sister, Leigh Neil Russell; and by her grandmother, Lena Marshall.
Marla was born September 29, 1954, in Kermit, Texas. She graduated in 1973 from Midland Senior High School. After having several jobs in the oil industry, she finally found a job she truly loved and enjoyed: working for Clayton Williams Energy.
Marla may have lived a short life, but she made an impact on all those around her. She enjoyed life to the fullest and spread that joy wherever she was. Always laughing, she could lift anyone's spirits. She was a wonderful friend to anyone that needed one. She was also an incredibly selfless and loving mother and a terrific daughter. Social by nature, she loved chatting and cutting up with friends and family whenever possible.
The family wishes to extend thanks to all those who supported Marla and her family during her struggle with her brain tumor. The love and support of her fellow employees, close personal friends and the exemplary care of all the hospital staff made her last months with us a memory to treasure forever. Sadly, Marla will be missed but will remain in our hearts and be with us always.
The family will receive friends at Ellis Funeral Home between the hours of 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. today.
Graveside services have been scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday, May 23, 2005, at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland with George Koehl, III officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Highway, Midland, Texas (432) 683-5555.
Memorials in Marla's memory may be directed to Gifts of Hope, c/o Allison Cancer Center, 301 North "N" Street, Midland, Texas 79701 or Hospice of Midland, P.O. Box 2621, Midland, Texas 79702.
After a courageous battle with a brain tumor, Marla passed away on May 20, 2005, at the age of 50.
She leaves to cherish her memory her son Russell Scott, and her daughter and son-in-law Ashleigh and Rocky Merritt. She is also survived by her mother, Hazel Pierce; brother, Dennis Sledge and wife Pam of Midland; brother, David Sledge and wife Janet of Longview; Kevin Welch of Midland; Doyle and Ann Russell of Odessa; Vickie and Ed Lee Renfro of Monahans; nephews, Matthew Sledge of Midland, Zack Sledge of Dallas and Brandon Sledge of Longview; and nieces, Renae Jones of Longview and Kayse Renfro of Lubbock.
She was preceded in death by Robert Glenn Pierce; by her sister, Leigh Neil Russell; and by her grandmother, Lena Marshall.
Marla was born September 29, 1954, in Kermit, Texas. She graduated in 1973 from Midland Senior High School. After having several jobs in the oil industry, she finally found a job she truly loved and enjoyed: working for Clayton Williams Energy.
Marla may have lived a short life, but she made an impact on all those around her. She enjoyed life to the fullest and spread that joy wherever she was. Always laughing, she could lift anyone's spirits. She was a wonderful friend to anyone that needed one. She was also an incredibly selfless and loving mother and a terrific daughter. Social by nature, she loved chatting and cutting up with friends and family whenever possible.
The family wishes to extend thanks to all those who supported Marla and her family during her struggle with her brain tumor. The love and support of her fellow employees, close personal friends and the exemplary care of all the hospital staff made her last months with us a memory to treasure forever. Sadly, Marla will be missed but will remain in our hearts and be with us always.
The family will receive friends at Ellis Funeral Home between the hours of 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. today.
Graveside services have been scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday, May 23, 2005, at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland with George Koehl, III officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Highway, Midland, Texas (432) 683-5555.
Memorials in Marla's memory may be directed to Gifts of Hope, c/o Allison Cancer Center, 301 North "N" Street, Midland, Texas 79701 or Hospice of Midland, P.O. Box 2621, Midland, Texas 79702.
She leaves to cherish her memory her son Russell Scott, and her daughter and son-in-law Ashleigh and Rocky Merritt. She is also survived by her mother, Hazel Pierce; brother, Dennis Sledge and wife Pam of Midland; brother, David Sledge and wife Janet of Longview; Kevin Welch of Midland; Doyle and Ann Russell of Odessa; Vickie and Ed Lee Renfro of Monahans; nephews, Matthew Sledge of Midland, Zack Sledge of Dallas and Brandon Sledge of Longview; and nieces, Renae Jones of Longview and Kayse Renfro of Lubbock.
She was preceded in death by Robert Glenn Pierce; by her sister, Leigh Neil Russell; and by her grandmother, Lena Marshall.
Marla was born September 29, 1954, in Kermit, Texas. She graduated in 1973 from Midland Senior High School. After having several jobs in the oil industry, she finally found a job she truly loved and enjoyed: working for Clayton Williams Energy.
Marla may have lived a short life, but she made an impact on all those around her. She enjoyed life to the fullest and spread that joy wherever she was. Always laughing, she could lift anyone's spirits. She was a wonderful friend to anyone that needed one. She was also an incredibly selfless and loving mother and a terrific daughter. Social by nature, she loved chatting and cutting up with friends and family whenever possible.
The family wishes to extend thanks to all those who supported Marla and her family during her struggle with her brain tumor. The love and support of her fellow employees, close personal friends and the exemplary care of all the hospital staff made her last months with us a memory to treasure forever. Sadly, Marla will be missed but will remain in our hearts and be with us always.
The family will receive friends at Ellis Funeral Home between the hours of 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. today.
Graveside services have been scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday, May 23, 2005, at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland with George Koehl, III officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Highway, Midland, Texas (432) 683-5555.
Memorials in Marla's memory may be directed to Gifts of Hope, c/o Allison Cancer Center, 301 North "N" Street, Midland, Texas 79701 or Hospice of Midland, P.O. Box 2621, Midland, Texas 79702.
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