Marion Adelaide Carrington, 95, formerly of Bay City passed away April 27, 2024.  She was born October 10, 1928 in Wichita Falls, Texas to the late James H. Butler and Letitia Adelaide White Butler.

Marion, with her parents, moved to Bay City in her high school years. She graduated from Bay City High School at age 16 and then attended Texas Christian University in the fall.  On December 7, 1947, Marion married Frank Carrington, the love of her life. Shortly before their marriage at First Christian Church in Bay City, Frank was discharged from the Army and Marion returned to Bay City from Ft. Worth.  Marion set up their household and within two years started their family with the birth of a baby girl, Frances.  Three years later, Sally was born.

After a few years, Marion did some substitute teaching and for many years worked with Tom Hale, the Matagorda County School Superintendent.  Later, she assumed his term of office after his death.

In the mid '70's, Marion retired and started her volunteer career with The Hospital Axillary, Book Review, Pilot Club and other endeavors. She enjoyed her hobbies of gardening, sewing, cooking and reading as well as her cat "Teddy". She also enjoyed all the visits with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Marion had a large group of friends who enjoyed some travel, birthday club and "chicken foot".  She was an active member of The First Christian Church her entire life.

At age 79, she had her first major illness and was required to live at The Legacy. This was a very enjoyable time as she had plenty of friends and activities. After ten years and another illness, Marion moved to Sally's house for more care and was there until her death.  She was surrounded by her loving daughters, grandchildren and greats at the time she went to be with her Lord and Frank.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband and a great grandson Tyler Jay Olive.

Survivors include daughters Frances Carrington Browning and Sally Carrington; grandchildren Julie Reese Lock, Frank Reese, Susan Diana Tester, Sara Tester Beers and Scott Tester; great grandchildren Haley Olive, Trey Tester, Travis Tester, Calynn Lock, Cassandra Lock, Patricia Lock, Emma Sadler, Austin Beers and Logan Beers; niece Patti Hill and nephews Bob Stallman and Don Stallman.

Visitation will begin at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be at 3:00 PM.  Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Charles Browning, Frank Reese, Chris Zenior and Austin Beers.  Scott Tester, Bob Stallman and Don Stallman will be honorary pallbearers.