Marvis Rogers Brock's Obituary
Marvis Dovie Rogers Brock was born on September 18, 1927, in Haynesville, Louisiana, to Rube and Bessie Rogers. She completed her earthly life on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the age of 97. In addition to her parents, Marvis was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, John C. Brock, Jr.; brother, Eldridge Goodwin Rogers; sisters, Virginia “Jack” Hollenshead (and husband, John) and Bernice “Teeny” Mitchell (and husband, Fred); sister-in-law, Lois Brock Mambourg; nephews, George Hollenshead, Kerry Crosby, and Freddy Mitchell; niece, Kay Hollenshead Newman; great nephew Jason Crosby.
Marvis is survived by her son, Dr. Steve Brock and wife, Tricia; daughter, Ann Morris and husband, Jim; grandchildren, David Brock and wife, Amanda; Rebecca Palmer and husband, Greg; Alex Craft and husband, Justin; Tyler Morris and fiancé Angela. She had ten great grandchildren, Brock, Charlie, and Paisley Palmer; Grayson, Kate, and Ellie Brock; Emery Craft; Nova Morris, and Cecelia and Olivia Lewis. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren called her Granny. Marvis is also survived by several nieces and nephews (and their children) who called her either Aunt Boots or Aunt Bootie, as Boots was her nickname growing up.
Pallbearers are David Brock, Grayson Brock, Tyler Morris, Justin Craft, Brock Palmer, and Charlie Palmer.
Honorary Pallbearers are Greg Palmer, Tim Mitchell, Edwin Hollenshead, David Hollenshead, Robert Hollenshead, Jerry Hollenshead, and Richard Crosby.
Marvis was a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church in Richardson. She (and John) enjoyed many years as members of the Pathfinders Class where they developed life-long friendships. In addition to being a member of the United Methodist Women, she was a bereavement volunteer, and she helped prepare meals for funeral services. Marvis was also involved in the prayer blanket ministry.
During her lifetime, Marvis enjoyed all the activities that come with having children, such as Scouts, baseball, football, dance lessons, piano lessons, and church functions. She also enjoyed gardening, baking, sewing, playing bridge, ceramics classes, dancing, traveling, and of course, spending time with family and friends.
Marvis will be remembered as a caring, loving, kind, patient, and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She will be missed so very much, but we rest easily knowing she has lived a long, full life, and she is happy and whole again with family and friends who have gone before her.
Special thanks to the amazing administrators and caregivers at Silver Creek Assisted Living in Garland, Texas, where she resided for the last two years of her life. They cared for her with love and compassion and made sure she had fun participating in many activities.
In Lieu of Flowers, please make a donation to the First United Methodist Church of Richardson or to a charity of your choice.
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