Marybelle Sullivan Land's Obituary
Marybelle Sullivan Land was born on September 15, 1927 in Durant, Oklahoma and passed away unexpectedly on February 9, 2015 in Dallas, Texas. She is survived by Leslie Harold Land, her husband of 68 years, and two daughters, Janis Land Osborne and Leslie Karen Land. Marybelle began writing poetry in her sixties, giving God the glory for her newly found talent. She won several awards, surprising many who had written poetry for years and published chap books, such as Heartsongs, Along Dusty Trails and A Collage of Poetry. In earlier years she designed floral arrangements, grew African Violets and was an avid collector of antique dolls. She traveled with her husband across the United States, and as far as Canada and Alaska in their motor home. She was a strong woman of faith, devoted to her family and friends. She lived 87 years of life, sharing with us the gifts of laughter, compassion, wisdom and unconditional love. It is with love, admiration and deeply felt gratitude that she will live in our hearts forever. The service for Marybelle Land will be held on Monday, February 16, 2015 at 12:30 PM in The Wildwood Chapel at Restland Funeral Home with a visitation one hour prior to service. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Restland Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 13005 Greenville Avenue, at Restland Road, Dallas, TX 75243.
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