Bellville Times

Davenport

Anna Marjorie Davenport was born June 26, 1924 in San Felipe , Texas , the daughter of Albert and Ella (Kenter) Hageman. She grew up in Austin County and attended schools in the Coshatte area.

Marjorie was united in marriage to Dick Davenport in Bellville, Texas on June 1, 1946. She was a long term member of the St. John Lutheran Church, a member of the Young at Heart and the Bellville Garden Club. Marjorie sang at Colonial Belle Nursing Home for over 20 years before becoming a resident.

She loved spending time with her family and being active and mobile. Marjorie enjoyed playing cards and bingo.

Marjorie passed away Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in Bellville at the age of 84.

She is survived by her daughters Lynessa O’Grady and her husband, Troy, of Houston, Tana Clemens and her husband, Gary, of Spring and Anna Harbison and her husband, Paul, of Huntsville. She is also survived by her 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dick, in 1978, her son, James David Davenport, and grandson, Kevin O’Grady.

The funeral service was at 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 17, 2008 at the Houston National Cemetery in Houston with Pastor David Henske officiating.

Interment was at Houston National Cemetery. 

In lieu of usual remembrances, friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the St. John Lutheran Church, 520 N. Holland , Bellville, Texas 77418.

 

Posted by Joy Neely