Marilyn Rose Kotara Voyles

SERVICES: 10:00 AM Friday, October 23, 2009, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, with Bishop Paul Smith, and Elder Gene Voyles, officiating. BURIAL: Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.BIOGRAPHY: Marilyn "Lynne" was born August 17, 1941 in Pampa to Johnny and Theresa Urbanczyk Kotara. She was raised on the family farm in White Deer with her seven siblings. She attended school in White Deer, graduating from White Deer High School in 1959. She was very active in school activities where she was on the student council, a cheerleader, played tennis and basketball, with her team going to the state finals her senior year. Although Marilyn is remembered for her intelligence and beauty, she is also remembered and revered for her dedication to her family, marriage, children and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She continued to dedicate time, energy and resources not only to the church, but to all who crossed her path, with love and patience that is not only rare, but will forever be cherished by those who were blessed to know her. She was very successful in insurance sales, winning many awards and trips for her achievements. Never a cross word or enemy did Marilyn know. Family members and friends alike will forever be hard pressed to ever hear a negative word of this God-loving mother, wife and friend. We will continue to live with the gift of love she readily imparted upon us all. She will forever be remembered for her loving examples of class, humor, tact, patience, strength and kindness which she leaves etched in our hearts.SURVIVORS: her dedicated husband of forty-eight years: Lavon Brack "L. B." Voyles of the home; five children: Brack Voyles and wife Dora of Amarillo, Brad Voyles and wife Laura of Las Vegas, Nevada, Amy Pierce and husband Steve of Allen, Heather R. Voyles and Ashlea Nesbitt and husband Rusty, all of New Braunfels; a brother: John Alden Kotara of White Deer; three sisters: Joy Grange of White Deer, Debbie Huff of Grand Prairie, and Gaylene Blaylock of San Antonio; and 11 grandchildren. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; and 3 brothers: Maynard Kotara, Gary Kotara and Kenneth Kotara, all of White Deer. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorials be directed to the Alzheimer's Association, 4144 North Central Expressway, Suite 750, Dallas, Texas 75204, or another charitable foundation of their choice.