Margie Ann Phelps, 87, was born on September 6, 1938, in San Antonio, Texas, and departed this life on July 1, 2026, in Victoria, leaving behind a legacy as bright and enduring as a summer dawn.
She was the daughter of Malcolm Astor East and Lois Zora Gibson East, who preceded her in death. From her earliest days, Margie carried herself with a gentle spirit and a steady grace, and those who knew her well found in her a soul both creative and tender, and thoughtful. She was the sort of woman whose kindness did not merely visit a room, but seemed to dwell there, warming all who entered.
Margie was educated in San Antonio and graduated from Harlandale High School, an accomplishment that marked the beginning of a life lived with diligence and quiet resolve. Though her days were shaped by the ordinary labors of home and family, she gave to them an uncommon beauty, as though each task were made finer by the hands that performed it. In all things, she favored care over haste, and love over vanity.
On September 28, 1984, Margie married Garner Lee Phelps, Jr., and together they cherished more than forty years of devoted companionship. Their union was one of steadfast affection and shared devotion, a partnership that stood firm through the seasons of life. To those who witnessed their journey, it was plain that their bond was built not only upon time, but upon trust, humor, and the quiet comfort of being known and cherished.
Margie was survived by her beloved husband, Garner L. Phelps, Jr.; her sons, Brent Currier and Brett Currier; her daughters, Sherry McKee and her husband, Scott McKee, and Tammy Ray; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Her family was the great work of her heart, and she poured into them a love both constant and generous. She rejoiced in their triumphs, steadied them in their trials, and made of her home a place where affection was spoken not only in words, but in faithful deeds.
She loved animals of all kinds, and her heart held a special fondness for her beloved Shih Tzu, Bandit. In the company of creatures great and small, Margie found delight and companionship, and her tenderness toward them reflected the depth of her own compassionate nature. She was also one who found joy in the humble and the beautiful things of life. She delighted in crafting, puzzles, quilting, reading, fishing, and horse riding, each pastime revealing another facet of her bright and varied spirit. Whether her hands were busy with needle and thread, her mind bent over a puzzle, or her heart lifted by the quiet peace of a book or the open air, she met life with curiosity and delight.
Those who loved Margie shall remember her as creative, loving, and thoughtful, a woman whose presence was a comfort and whose memory shall remain a blessing. She moved through the world with the rare gift of making others feel seen and valued, and her laughter, her care, and her steadfast affection will long be cherished by all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Though her earthly journey has ended, the measure of her life endures in the hearts she shaped and the love she gave. Her days were not marked by grandeur alone, but by the nobility of a life faithfully lived, wherein small kindnesses became great treasures. And so, while grief does visit those she leaves behind, gratitude also abides, for Margie Ann Phelps graced this world with a gentle strength and a loving soul, and her memory shall be held dear for all time. Her family will hold a private Celebration of Life out on the family ranch; in the natural surroundings she so loved.