Marion Davenport - August 1, 2020
On Saturday, August 1, 2020, Marion Lela Davenport, age 61, of Merrillville, Indiana, transitioned peacefully to Heaven. After growing up in Pontiac, Michigan, Marion attended and graduated from Hyles-Anderson College in Crown Point, Indiana, where she was employed in the admissions office for many years. With a heart for others, Marion was involved in multiple areas of ministry at the First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana, including the bus ministry, Sunday school, and the Blue Denim and Lace club for girls. She is remembered by many for her sweet spirit.
Marion was preceded in death by her parents, James and Leona Davenport, and her brother, James Davenport. She is survived by several siblings: Ralph (Julie) Davenport of Davison, Michigan; Sonja (Sonny) Traeger of Loveland, Ohio; Elma Hoffner of Burton, Michigan; Judy Brown of Milford, Michigan; and Donna Martin of Inverness, Florida, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at Memory Lane Cemetery in Crown Point, Indiana at 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2020. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be designated for student scholarships to Hyles-Anderson College in Crown Point, Indiana.