BORN

1924

DIED

2017

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Marcheta Stivers Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 20, 2017.

Marcheta Stivers was born December 3, 1924 in Kentucky to Katy and Oscar Sibley. She graduated high school in Shelby County, Kentucky.

Marcheta married Randolph Stivers in March 1944. They had two children, Randall Allen Stivers and Theadis Marie Stivers. After Randolph's death in 1990, she continued to enjoy her houseboat, the University of Kentucky athletics, and travel.

Marcheta particularly enjoyed traveling to Europe with family. She came to Dallas after a stroke in 2006 to be with her daughter. She died on June 19, 2017.

Marcheta was preceded in death by her husband, Randolph, her son Randall and his wife Prudie.

Marcheta is survived by her daughter, Theadis Damewood, and her husband Doug, as well as grandchildren Kathryn Renfro, Robbi Stivers, Larry Stivers, Coleman Yates, Darren Damewood, JoEllyn Damewood, and her great grandchildren, Randi Lind, TJ Renfro, Zachary and Mason Stivers.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.

Arrangements under the direction of Ted Dickey West Funeral Home, Dallas, TX.

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June 23, 2017

Glenn & Sandy Strain

She was a kind, classy lady.
With sympathy in your loss.

June 22, 2017

Gloria Redwine

Theadis, so sorry for your loss. I hope you have peace in time. Take care.

June 22, 2017

There are a lot of things that remind me of Auntie, but I'll have to smile every time that I see a University of Kentucky pom-pom. I can just picture her shaking that blue and while thing with that left hand and a big smile on her face!

June 22, 2017

There are a lot of things that remind me of Auntie, but I'll have to smile every time that I see a University of Kentucky pom-pom. I can just picture her shaking that blue and white thing with that left hand and a big smile on her face!

June 22, 2017

Marion Tucker

Theadis and Doug, I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother and mother-in-law. You and all of your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings to you all.

June 22, 2017

Sue & Bill Cooper

I always admired Marcheta for her style, beauty, graciousness. She and Randolph were always so welcoming to Coop and me when we attended FMC. We loved the times we spent together.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

June 21, 2017

gERRY HAGGARD

I am sorry to hear about the death of your mother. her obit sounds like she was a great lady who loved life. Theta, you are in my prayers. Gerry HAGGARD

June 21, 2017

Janet & Mark Crumpton

Marcheta has & always will hold a special place in our hearts as she was such a dear, sweet friend. We have so many fond memories of her & her family when we were all lake neighbors. We deeply share in your loss.

June 20, 2017

Kathy Stivers Renfro

I loved my Keta so very much. One of the greatest Grandmother a child could ever had on this earth. A lifetime and memories and love. I will miss her till I see her again. So glad she is in her heavenly home surrounded by all our loved ones who were there to receive her and celebrate her.

June 20, 2017

Betty Rogers

Such fond memories of Marcheta from our days in Corbin, Kentucky. My thoughts are with the family.

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