Marion Emma Filkins Obituary
We bid farewell to Marion Emma Filkins (De Soto, Missouri), born in Blackwell, Missouri, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 30, 2024 at the age of 97. Marion Emma touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marion Emma Filkins to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry B. Deering and Mary Josephine Deering; her husband Lloyd W. Filkins, Sr.; her sons, Lloyd W. Filkins, Jr., Ronald M. Filkins and Gary W. Filkins; and her siblings, Eula Underwood, Earl Deering, Buford Deering and Lyndell Deering.
She is survived by: her grandsons, Ron Filkins (Deanna), Chris Filkins (Shannon) and Paul Filkins (Jennifer); her great grandchildren, David Filkins, Nathan Filkins, Paul Filkins, Amanda Filkins, Danyel Filkins, Drew Filkins, Derek Filkins, Dalayna Young and Dustin Rhodes; her daughter-in-law Brenda Filkins; her sister Virgie Armbruster; her great great grandchildren, Jaden, Justin, Braylon, Jeremy, Easton, Hayden, Everett, Chasereae and Breiliegh; and her close friends, Cathy and Tom Campbell.
As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of De Soto Building Fund.
