Marjorie “Margie” Wray Isaacson, age 89, of Victoria—formerly of Yoakum—entered into the loving arms of Jesus on July 15, 2025.
Margie was born near midnight on February 28, 1936, in LaGrange, Texas, to M.T. and Maud Gosch Morris. Her early years were spent living inside the LaGrange Fire Station, where her father proudly served as a fireman. After graduating from LaGrange High School, she joined the United States Navy, where she met her future husband, George “Ike” Isaacson.
Following her Navy service, Margie embraced life as a devoted Navy wife, living across the country during Ike’s 20-year military career. After his retirement, they settled in Angleton and later worked together at Camp Zephyr, welcoming retreatants and campers with grace and hospitality. Eventually, they made their home in Yoakum, where Margie worked as a mailroom clerk at Hochheim Prairie until her retirement.
Margie and Ike shared a love for travel, camping, fishing, and quiet moments with coffee in hand. Margie also found fulfillment in volunteering—sewing baby quilts at First Baptist Church, helping at the Yoakum Food Pantry, and serving faithfully as a member of Austin Street Baptist Church. After Ike’s passing in May 2011, Margie continued to uplift others with thoughtful conversation and friendship.
In March 2013, she moved to Copperfield Village as her vision began to decline due to macular degeneration. Ever the social butterfly, Margie formed close friendships and filled her days with joyful conversation and unwavering faith, now as a member of Northside Baptist Church.
In January 2020, Margie traveled to Ohio to meet her beloved service dog Marla—her “bestest furry friend.” The two became known as “M&M,” an inseparable duo. Later, Margie faced a new challenge: chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Her treatments occasionally disrupted her days, but she approached each one with the quiet courage of someone who always said, “I’ll take it one day at a time—that’s all we’re given.”
In October 2023, she moved to Sodalis for additional care, and more recently to Twin Pines North as health challenges continued. Through it all, Margie met every medical battle with grace, prayer, and determination. If you knew her, you knew she did things her way—with faith and love guiding each step.
Margie is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 52 years, Ike; two sisters, Mildred Koenecke and Merilyn Smith; and her niece, Diana Dentler.
She is survived by her devoted companion Marla; nephew Donnie (Penny) Salm; niece Erin Atkins (Ray); great-nephews Kevin and Brian Salm, Jay Martin, Mark (Cheryl), Paul (LaVern), Stephen (Gail), and Tim (Elizabeth) Dentler; Joe and Michael Atkins; a host of great-great nieces and nephews, and two great-great-great nieces.
Visitation will be held at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home on Friday, July 19, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM, followed by a service at 10:30 AM with Pastor Elvis Whaley officiating. Interment will follow at Mission Valley Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers include her cherished friends from Blind Rehab, ASBC Sunday School Class, and Northside Baptist Church’s Open Door Class—those who shared in her journey and joy.
The family extends special thanks to Dr. Khiem Vu, his staff, and all caregivers at Copperfield Village, Sodalis, Twin Pines North, and Hospice of South Texas for their devoted service throughout the years.
Memorial contributions may be made to Austin Street Baptist Church Food Pantry or to Hospice of South Texas.
