Marjorie Mathis Dent

Marjorie Mathis Dent went to her heavenly home on January 19th, 2022 in Sweetwater.  She was born Marjorie Faye Trevathan in Wichita Falls, Texas on March 12, 1926. She attended the University of Texas, married and raised her family in Fluvanna, Texas, where she also began her teaching career. Following many years teaching elementary school, she joined the educational staff at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Price Daniel Unit, in Snyder, where she taught primary skills and reading to adult men. She was proud of this work and felt it to be one of her greatest accomplishments. Marge believed that new worlds opened up with the ability to read.

Marge married Royce Dent in May of 2003.  They enjoyed nearly nineteen years together, tending their cows and Waltzing Across Texas!  She was an accomplished cook, to the pleasure of her family, friends, and community, even publishing a cookbook, A Dash of Country .

The family expresses their appreciation to the staff of Hoyt Place Assisted Living in Sweetwater for their kindness and compassion during our Mother's time there.

Family visitation will be at Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home in Snyder on Saturday, January 22, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the charity of your choice. A family celebration of her life will be held at a later date.