Marion Wells

MARION KIMBROW WELLS, born on November 6, 1952, in Hazard, Kentucky, was the daughter of the late William Calvin Kimbrow, Sr. and Ethel Mae (Riley) Kimbrow entered into this life to do God’s work. Marion was affectionately known as “Mom, Von Joe, Mary Ann, Marion, and Mrs. Well” to many. She loved family, music, flowers, animals, and making jewelry. Marion attended Baltimore City Public Schools and graduated from Forest Park High School. After graduating from high school, she attended Baltimore Community College and graduated with an Associates of Arts degree in Liberal Arts. Continuing her higher education, she enrolled in Towson State College, majoring in Art Education but decided to change her major and transferred to Coppin State College where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Special Education. Marion was employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools and became a dedicated special education classroom teacher. During her teaching tenure at Hebbville Elementary, she was selected as the Coordinator of Hebbville Elementary After School Program. Continuing her educational experience, she was hired as a manicure teacher in the Baltimore County Public Schools Adult Education Program where she received the honor of being recognized as the Teacher of the Year. Also, she was employed as an instructional assistant in the Baltimore City Schools Night School Program. Marion rendered her service to the staff and students in the Baltimore County Public Schools until she became seriously ill. Marion wore many hats and above all very artsy-craftsy. She was a devoted mother, sister, aunt, friend, foster parent, and neighbor. She was an artist, photographer, personal shopper, and a community activist. She served as the Vice President of the Ashburton Association and was solely responsible for securing a grant for the Association to improve the neighborhood. Marion faced life wholeheartedly, positively and never complained during the course of a long and difficult illness but would say “just one more thing” when another medical diagnosis was rendered. In fact, she found the strength and courage to continue to serve as the Vice President of the Ashburton Association. Marion departed this life on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Northwest Hospital. Marion was preceded in death by her father, mother, brother (George), and sister (Blanche). Mourning her passing but celebrating her life, love, and legacy are a loving and devoted daughter, Ethel-Amelia Kimbrow Wells, a son, Franklin (Alex) Gonzalez, three sisters, Ruby Kimbrow, Nettie McCrory, (Troy). Alfreda Kimbrow; three brothers, William C. Kimbrow, Jr., (Hazel), Charles Kimbrow, (Devota), and Willie Kimbrow (Kathleen); six nephews, Charles, Jr., Michael, George, Jr., Willie, Jr., Marlon, and Rahsaan; two nieces, Shanelle and Nicole; great nephews, great nieces, three sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; a host of other relatives and friends.

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Marion Wells

November 6, 1952 - February 20, 2021