Born Marion Gloria Miller in New Orleans, LA on July 19, 1925. Marion's parents were Joseph Philip Clinton Miller and Apollonia Miller. Marion was the second child born to Joseph and Apollonia, she had one older sister "Dottie" and one younger sister "Jean".
Marion attended all girls catholic grade school "Our Lady of Assumption" and graduated from girls Catholic high school there in New Orleans.
Marion worked in a tailor shop as a young women and as an elevator operator where she met her Husband To Be William L. Daly.
Marion and William (Bill) married in New Orleans on November 5, 1945, while Bill was still in the Navy.
Marion moved to Peoria, Arizona, where Bill's family lived, it was a big change for the big city girl to go to a very small farming community. Marion and her family moved to Phoenix in 1955 and there she had three children, Gwendelyn, Clinton, and Ty.
Marion worked as a bartender for Stark's Tavern before buying her own tavern in Peoria the "Peoria Tavern" where Marion worked as bartender and manager. The Tavern was on the Southwest corner of 83rd Avenue and Grand and when the state of Arizona widened Grand Avenue it forced Marion and Bill to close the business. Marion went to work for the Revlon Cosmetic Factory in Phoenix.
In 1965 Marion bought her first Red, Ford, Mustang and she loved driving it all over town as well as traveling back and forth to Waveland, Mississippi with Bill, Clinton, Gwen, Ty, and Marion's grandson Shawn. She would buy another new Mustang in 1970.
In 1974 Marion and Bill bought a second home in Bowie, Arizona where they escaped the stress of the valley and Marion's job at the Revlon Cosmetics Factory. Marion would eventually retire from Revlon after 20 years of service. Marion would tend her roses, fruit trees, and yard there and also enjoy the occasional B.B. Gun contest with family members, she was quite the expert with her rifle.
Marion enjoyed collecting rocks. Not valuable gems, just common pebbles and small rocks she would find and liked because of their color(s), the shape, or smooth texture. She didn't polish or cut them she just cleaned them and put them on her kitchen window sill where she would see them in the daytime sun light. It was a simple thing, but she took great joy in finding each one and treasured them like fine gems.
Marion loved the game of BINGO and looked forward to her weekly games with friends and family on a regular basis. It didn't matter so much what the winning pot was, it was just her way of finding enjoyment.
Marion was a member of the Moose Lodge, and served on the Drill Team, among other activities she was involved in there. She was also a active bowler in the Moose League. She loved her Friday Night Bowling with her team and friends.
Marion was highly involved in the Andalucia Grade School PTA where Gwen, Clint, Ty, and three of her grandchildren would attend. So from 1950's to 1980's Marion was seen around campus for whatever the needs may have been.
Marion never moved from her house in Phoenix until after Bill went home to be with the Lord and her health required her to move to assisted living. She was proud to say she owned the same house for 66 years.
Marion was well loved by her family and friends and was well known for her culinary skills and her kind nature to take in family and friends. She was an advocate for the underdogs. Though short in stature she was big on looking out for others and yes that included dogs and cats.
Marion went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, January 16, 2021 when the enemy known as Covid-19 overtook her and sent her to be with Bill, her mom and dad, and her sisters.
Our hearts are hurting but we know Marion is in good hands. She is loved and missed.
Marion is survived by her three children Gwen, Clint, and Ty, daughter-in-law Angela, 9 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
Friends and family are invited to a visitation being held on Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 12-1PM at West Resthaven Funeral Home, 6540 W Northern Ave, Glendale with the funeral services beginning at 1PM. Marion will be laid to rest at Resthaven Park Cemetery.
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