Marilyn Kay (Crow) Ondrej, 66, of Waco, Texas passed peacefully on July 9, 2022 surrounded by her daughters.
Marilyn was born on July 28, 1955 to Gerald and Mary (Gray) Crow, in the bustling city of Houston, Texas. Marilyn graduated from North Shore High School in 1973.
In 1976, Marilyn married and moved to Waco. She was blessed with two daughters. Marilyn worked for 10 years at JS Barnett office supply. Upon their closing in 1989, Marilyn became a stay at home mom, raising her daughters. She served as a board member of the LaVega Band Boosters. Marilyn was very active in all the school activities for her girls. In 1998 Marilyn began her career in policy services at Texas Life Insurance Co. In 2018, she retired after 20 years. Marilyn made many lifelong friends during these years at Texas Life. She lived her last years enjoying her kids and grandkids. Marilyn was a devoted daughter, mother, and friend.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her daughters Melissa Garner and husband Scott of Axtell, Erin Starling and husband Justin of Hewitt, 5 grandchildren, McKinnah, Sagen, and Blakely Garner, Emmalyn and Easton Starling, Uncle Homer Gray and wife Patricia of Clifton, special sister in law Barbara Ondrej of Spicewood, and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 10:00 am Saturday July 16, 2022 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, July 15, 2022 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Providence Hospice. (6700 Sanger, Waco, TX 76710)
Marilyn Kay Ondrej
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Friday, July 15, 2022
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Bellmead Funeral Home
809 La Clede Street
Bellmead, TX 76705
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Saturday, July 16, 2022
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Waco, TX 76705
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Waco Memorial Park
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Waco, TX 76706
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Friday, July 15, 2022
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809 La Clede Street
Bellmead, TX 76705
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Saturday, July 16, 2022
10:00 am
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809 LaClede
Waco, TX 76705
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Waco Memorial Park
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Waco, TX 76706
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Condolences(8)
Vickie Graddy
Houston, TX Saturday, July 30, 2022 I am so sorry for your loss. Marilyn & I were best friends during high school. We lost touch after her & John married & moved to Waco. Again I am so sorry.Community Healthcare of Texas
Waco, TX Tuesday, July 26, 2022 Thank you for the opportunity to care for your loved one. You are in our thoughts and prayers.Nancy F Youmans
Waco, TX Monday, July 18, 2022 Erin. I am so, so sad to hear about your Mom. She will be missed. Prayers to you and your family. NancyWanda Miller
Waco, TX Thursday, July 14, 2022 Erin, I am so sorry for your loss. Martha told me about your mother's passing. May God comfort you during this time of grief. My sympathy to you and your family.Wanda Miller
Robin Starling
Winston, GA Tuesday, July 12, 2022 I always enjoyed visiting with Mrs Marilyn on our trips to Texas. She indeed loved her family dearly.Rest In Peace sweet lady.
Shelley Collier
Waco, TX Monday, July 11, 2022 Marilyn was a wonderful person. So sorry for you loss.Carolyn Lauderdale
Waco, TX Monday, July 11, 2022 My prayers goes to her girls and grandchildren. She was a very friendly and caring person.Barabara o dreh
Spicewood, TX Monday, July 11, 2022 Marilyn was such a wonderful person. She was very dedicated to her children and grandchildren.She was someone who I had the pleasure of knowing and having her as my sister in law. We enjoyed doing arts and crafts and spending time together. I will miss her dearly, but she is in good hands now. Love you Marilyn.