Dorothy Jean Marang
March 12, 1929 - March 31, 2017
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Dorothy Jean Marang
March 12, 1929 - March 31, 2017
Obituary
Dorothy Jean Marang (Earhart) was born March 12, 1929 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She passed at the age of 88 on March 31, 2017 in her hometown. A loving mother of three, Dorothy was actively engaged in girl scouts, bowling, postcard collecting, homemaking, and making clothes for her daughters. She loved music and was involved with local radio personalities. Beyond popular music, Dorothy also loved Gospel music, a reflection of her unwavering faith in Christ. Many times she and her husband “Shorty” took in friends and relatives in hard times. In resources, she was humble. In love she was rich.Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband “Shorty” Alvin Okie Marang; sister, Pauline Davis; brother, Kenneth Rogers; and grandson, Scott Searcy. Dorothy is survived by her brother Jerry Rogers; sister, Joann Jumper; daughters, B.J. Searcy, Ava Kramer, and Charla Turner; grandchildren, Mark Searcy, Michael Searcy, Colby Dixon, Caleb Kramer and Heather Turner; great-grandchildren, Jeffery, Madeline, Matthew, Michael, Maggie and Abby.Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be sent to Clarehouse Tulsa 7617 S. Mingo Tulsa, OK, 74133 www.clarehouse.orgMemorial service will be held at 1pm, Wednesday. April 5th, 2017 at Butler-Stumpff Funeral Home in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Visitation will be held 2pm to 8pm on Monday, April 3rd, and 9am to 8pm on Tuesday, April 4th at Butler-Stumpff Funeral Home. 2103 E. 3rd St. Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Memorial Service
- Date & Time: April 5, 2017 (1:00 PM)
- Venue: Butler-Stumpff & Dyer Funeral Home & Crematory
- Location: 2103 E 3rd St Tulsa, OK 74104 - (Get Directions)
Visitation
- Date & Time: April 4, 2017 (9:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
- Venue: Butler-Stumpff & Dyer Funeral Home & Crematory
- Location: 2103 E 3rd St Tulsa, OK 74104 - (Get Directions)
Visitation
- Date & Time: April 3, 2017 (2:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
- Venue: Butler-Stumpff & Dyer Funeral Home & Crematory
- Location: 2103 E 3rd St Tulsa, OK 74104 - (Get Directions)
5 responses to Dorothy Jean Marang
Tracy Searcy says:
April 1, 2017
I loved this VERY sweet, Godly woman! She was truly a joy. I am excited for her graduation to heaven. My thoughts and prayers to friends and family.
Lauren Vail (Searcy) says:
April 1, 2017
So sorry to hear of Grandma Marang's passing. She was a great woman with such a loving heart. I bet Grandpa Shorty is so happy to have her back with him. Praying for you Charla, Ava, and BJ. Praying that your heavy hearts are lifted knowing she is in a better place.
Edytha Potter says:
April 3, 2017
So sorry to hear of your moms passing Charla. I just lost Phil March 6th so I know what you are going through. We will see them again when it is our time. Your mom gets to see April again. I send my love to you and your family. God bless. Edytha, April's mom.
Misty Spring (Rowland) says:
April 5, 2017
I'm so sorry for the loss of Dorothy. Dorothy was my dad's cousin and we loved her very much. She will be missed. From all of Wendell Ireland's family.
Marlin says:
February 12, 2023
Dorothy was a beautiful woman and I greatly enjoyed knowing her. I hope the best for all of you