We're so sorry to have to tell you that we have lost such a bright light from our Art 'n Soul family, and the arts community in general. Marj Marion died on Friday, February 15, and we are devastated at her passing. Marj was so loving and giving and generous to everyone. She was truly an amazing artist, teacher, mentor and friend. She will be in our hearts forever. Below is a letter from Marj's daughters. As they so eloquently shared "tell your loved ones they are loved, and don't waste a single day..."
Hello friends,
Hello friends,
We are Marj Marion's daughters, Kris & Julie, and we are writing you with some sad and shocking news about Marj. We are heart broken and devastated to tell you that Marj took her life on Friday February 15th. As you all know, our father Wayne passed away last August. All of those around her have been with her, supporting her, checking in on her, and she seemed to be adapting and coping as well as could be expected. No one saw this coming, and we are shocked and saddened that we didn't know the depth and breadth of her pain.
She spent the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays with her two sisters, Connie & Ruth, and had marvelous visits with them.
She died of an overdose of medications, and appears to have gone to sleep and passed peacefully during her sleep. We do know that she has struggled with depression and anxiety for many years, and took great lengths to hide her sadness from her friends and family. Obviously, none of us closest to her understood how much she was suffering, hurting, and trying to overcome. Our hope is that by sharing this information with you all, that you would all reach out to those you love. Ask the hard questions, tell your loved ones they are loved, and don't waste a single day with those you love.
She spent the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays with her two sisters, Connie & Ruth, and had marvelous visits with them.
She died of an overdose of medications, and appears to have gone to sleep and passed peacefully during her sleep. We do know that she has struggled with depression and anxiety for many years, and took great lengths to hide her sadness from her friends and family. Obviously, none of us closest to her understood how much she was suffering, hurting, and trying to overcome. Our hope is that by sharing this information with you all, that you would all reach out to those you love. Ask the hard questions, tell your loved ones they are loved, and don't waste a single day with those you love.
Would someone please give Margi's girls a hug when you see them...my sister and I are going through the same thing. Our Dad also died in August, we have been waiting for the other shoe to drop since. Prayers and Blessings to all.. Charlotte and Annette.
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so sad to hear this. I always think of Marj when I use my Speedball press for stamping images as she gave me that hint years ago on getting good impressions when you don't have a lot of strength in your hands.
ReplyDeleteIs the email at the top of this post still valid? I'd like to send her daughters a sympathy card expressing my enjoyment of seeing Marg at the store. (So would need their full names and addresses.)
I wish them well through their grief.
From Laura Pervier