Marjorie J. Chockley
Marjorie (Marge) J. Chockley, 80, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully in her home, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, with her niece Sharon Adney and faithful companion Buttercup by her side. Marge joined her life partner of 47 years, Kaye Smith in heaven, two weeks after Kaye passed. Marge was born December 4, 1941, to Joe and Lela Chockley.
Marge is preceded in death by Kaye Smith (life partner), Joe and Lela Chockley (parents), Josiah W. Chockley (brother), Lois Culver (sister), Victor Chockley (uncle), and Joseph R. Culver (nephew). She is survived by Marvin and Gayla Chockley (brother and sister-in-law) and Sharon Chockley (sister-in-law) along with nephews and nieces Troy Chockley, Scott Chockley, Greg Chockley, David Chockley, Sharon Adney, Susan Harper, Mike Culver, and Brian Culver. Marge was described as a loving daughter, sister, and cool aunt who will be missed by all.
Marge is remembered and admired by colleagues and friends who worked with her at the South County YWCA, Century 21, and Washington University in St. Louis, where she retired as the Facility Manager. As one friend shared, “She meant the world to us all. She was not only a boss but a mentor and friend to me.” Marge enjoyed playing softball, fishing and traveling.
Marge and Kaye displayed this prayer in their home and is a reminder to the countless family and friends who shared this journey on earth with them.
Our Prayer For You
When you’re lonely, we wish you love
When you’re down, we wish you joy
When you’re troubled, we wish you peace
When things are complicated, we wish you simple beauty
When things are chaotic, we wish you inner silence
When things look empty, we wish you hope
A joint Celebration of life for Marge and Kaye will be held on March 12, 2022, 2 pm at Peace United Church of Christ, 204 East Lockwood Avenue, Webster Groves, Missouri 63119. Interment will be at Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Kentucky, on a later date.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial gift honoring Marge can be made to the Humane Society of Missouri:
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