Margery Ann Thielen, 69, of College Station, passed away Wednesday October 7, 2015, after a four year hard fought battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life honoring Margie is set for 11 a.m. Thursday, October 15, 2015, at Peace Lutheran Church in College Station. Cremation and services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral Home and Crematory.
Margie was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, in 1946, and graduated from Mississippi State University in 1968. She was a schoolteacher in Moorehaven, Florida, for two years where she met her future husband Ray Thielen. She discovered her passion for working in the medical field accepting a medical internship in West Palm Beach, Florida, at the school of Medical Technology. Margie’s first job as a medical technologist was at St. Mary’s Hospital in West Palm Beach for four years.
Margie and her family moved to Bryan College Station in 1974. She began work at Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine for one year before moving to TAMU Beautel Health Center where she worked for 37 years. Margie was an active member in Peace Lutheran Church. She was also active in the BCS American Cancer Society, Evening Garden Club, and Beta Sigma Phi.
She was preceded in death by her parents Cherry and James Smith, and sister Barbee Cassell.
Survivors include her loving husband, Raymond Donald Thielen; sons, Michael Dane Thielen and Reade Harbert Thielen; brother James Smith and wife Roberta; sister Debra Sue Prince and husband David; 4 grandchildren, many cherished nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Margie’s family would like to express special thanks to her Oncologist, Erin Fleener, and many friends who provided love and companionship during her illness. In lieu of flowers, her family asks that you send donations in Margie’s honor to the American Cancer Society or Peace Lutheran Church.
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Mrs. Thielen was a wonderful woman with a beautiful soul that will sorely be missed by all. Margery was a strong woman who was a great example to others. Her laughter and warm enduring hugs were the one thing I always looked forward to and I will miss her deeply. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and I hope they know how much they are loved as well. Heaven Got Another Angel!!
We are both so sorry for your loss. As you probably recall, we first met at the clinic while Margie and I got our chemo. It was good to have you both to visit and compare notes with. Margie was well loved in our Pink Alliance group, and we will miss her. Our condolences to you and your family.
Don, Dane, Reade & Family,
Wanda and I are so sorry to hear about Margie. She will be missed.
We had a lot of good times together.
Love, Gene & Wanda
Ray, I was so very sorry to hear about Margie! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Love you. Bob and Kay
I graduated with Margie from Port Gibson High School, Port Gibson, MS in May, 1964. She was not only beautiful on the outside but had the most beautiful heart and sweetest spirit. She often invited me to spend the night with her following our basketball games as I lived 15 miles away out at a tiny community on Highway 18 called Carlisle. Our class held its 50th reunion in April, 2014, in Port Gibson, and we were so blessed that she was able to be there, and we all got to meet her husband. She is the first girl to pass away in our class, but we have such sweet memories to hold on to until we meet again. My deepest sympathy is extended her family.
Nona Mangum Spencer, 311 Patricia Dr., Indianola, MS 38751
I’m sorry Margie is no longer with you. She was such a wonderful woman and I am so grateful I met her at the Support Group. She was courageous, funny, uplifting and always ready with a smile. You are in my prayerd.
My condolences to the family. I meet Margery thru pink alliance, I wish I had known her before Breast Cancer. She had the most beautiful smile and kind heart. I was unable to attend the funeral as I too was out of town attending a funeral of a family member myself. Margery is now at peace and with our lord.
Dear Ray, Reade and Dane,
I am so sad to lose my dear dear sister, so I can not imagine the emptiness you feel. Margie was such a wonderful friend and one of the strongest people I have ever known. Margie’s friendship has been so important to me and she has touched more lives than you will ever know. Prayers go up for my friend and her family.
I am very sorry for your loss. I am praying for your family and hope you find comfort in your faith.
Praying you find comfort during this difficult time. I am sorry for the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother. Margie will be missed among her family and friends. She was a real trooper. I enjoyed working with her for many years.
Ray, Reade, and Dane
Margie was a true and precious sister, mentor, friend. Her presence and her loving heart will forever be with me and her sisters. Margie taught us to never give up and to continue to fight the fight against incredible odds.
Thank you Margie for sharing your light with us.