She was born in Rome, Italy on February 22, 1957. Marie graduated from Texas Christian University, received a Bachelors Degree in Social Work, and enjoyed a long career in social work helping others. She also served on the board of directors for the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies, was integral in championing the Rising Stars program, and taught Italian through TCU adult education.
She was preceded in death by her first husband of 29 years Rhys Francis, her mother Marcella Skaggs, and her father Albert Skaggs.
She is survived by her son Bryce Francis, her daughter Alexandra Headrick, son in law Kevin Headrick, and her husband Joseph Cecere.
She was a student of language and culture, loved to travel, and was fiercely passionate about helping others. She was never seen without a classic pair of heels and an elegant jacket, and her compassion, quick wit, and care for others will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Please join us for a visitation Wednesday, February 24th from 5:30-7:30pm and in celebrating her life with a service Thursday February 25th at 12:30 at the J.E. Foust and Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Grapevine with burial and reception to follow at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park and Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Transforming Lives, a charity Marie loved at https://www.transforminglives.org/
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