Eighth Generation


307. Rosemary HADEN194 was born on 18 May 1925 in Paris, Lamar County, Texas. She died on 4 August 2020 at the age of 95 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

Rosemary's birth certificate has her name as Rose Mary Haden; gives her father as Will F. Haden, age 41, b. TX, a merchant. Her mother was Florence Jones, age 32. This was the 2nd child and she was born at 6:35 PM.

The Daily Favorite, Bonham, TX. 14 Nov 1932
In a meeting of the Fannin Co PTA Council, there was a luncheon:
"Luncheon was served by the Ladonia PTA and was followed by a solo, 'The World's Prayer' by Cadman, sung by Mrs. Lucien Fry. Mary Lucile Cain sang a number then later was joined by three other little girls, Rosemary Haden, Clara Haden, and Janice Graves, who sang in costume, 'My Mom'."

Graduated from Ladonia High School in Class of 1942; May 30, 1947 Ladonia News.
Ladonia News; Friday, 1 Nov 1946 Rosemary Haden was home from Dallas and spent Sunday.

The Paris News, Paris, TX, 6 Aug 1948, Friday, p.11
Engagement of Ladonia Couple Is announced at Morning Reception
LADONIA - A morning reception announcing the engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Rosemary Haden to Roy Benton Marcum was given Tuesday at the home of Mrs. J. B. Haden Jr., aunt of the bride-to-be. The wedding will take place at First Baptist Church here August 28 at 8 o'clock in the evening.
Receiving the guests were Miss Haden, Mrs. J. B. Haden Jr., Mrs. Lowden Kelley, sister of the groom-elect, and Miss Lucy Cowling. Mrs. J. T. Miller presided at the register and Mrs. A. B. Cain, Mrs. B. M. Felty, and Miss Clara Haden served refreshments.
The bride-to-be's chosen colors of blue and yellow were carried out in the decorations and refreshment plate.
The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Haden of Ladonia and Mr. Marcum is the son of John Henry Marcum and the late Mrs. Marcum of Ladonia.
Miss Haden has been employed as home economist for the Lone Star Gas Co in Dallas and Wichita Falls.

Bonham Daily Favorite, 30 Aug 1948
Ladonia Couple Wed in Church Ceremony
Ladonia
Miss Rosemary Haden of Dallas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will F. Haden of Ladonia and Roy Benton Marcum, son of J. H. Marcum of Ladonia, were married here Saturday evening in the First Baptist Church.
The Rev. M. D. Durham was the officiant. Mrs. Y. J. Sharp, pianist, and Miss Docia Schultz, vocalist, furnished the wedding music.
Attendants were Miss Clara Haden of Austin, maid of honor; Mrs. John T. Whitson Jr of Fort Worth and Mrs. Joe S. Boyd of Austin, bridesmaids.
George Kendrick of Mount Pleasant was the best man, and the ushers were Eugene Marcum of Commerce, John T. Whitson Jr. of Ft. Worth, Will F. Haden Jr. of Dallas and Joe S. Boyd of Austin.
A reception was held in the home of the bride's parents. Mrs. H. L. Marcum cut the cake and Mrs. J. Fred Keeling presided at the bride's book. Mrs. J. B. Haden Jr. served the punch.
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The couple left for a wedding trip to points in South Texas. Upon their return they will make their home in Tulsa, Okla.
The bride attended Texas State College for Women at Denton. The bridegroom has attended East Texas State Teachers College at Commerce for the past two years. He served as pilot in the Naval Reserve for three and a half years.

The Ladonia News, Friday, 3 Sep 1948
Rosemay Haden-Benton Marcum United in Marriage August 28th
In a candlelight ceremony Saturday evening at the Baptist Church, Miss Rosemary Haden became the bride of Roy Benton Marcum, son of J. H. Marcum.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. W. F. Haden, the grandaughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Haden Sr., and the late Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Jones
...Miss Clara Haden, couin of the bride was maid of honor...

1950 Census. Tulsa, Tulsa Co, OK, Hh 24
Roy B. Marcum, 25, b. TX, Student, Armed Forces
Rosemary, wife, 24, b. RX, Home Economist, Natural Gas Co.

The Bonham Daily Favorite, Bonham, TX. 29 Sep 1972, Friday, p.6
Courthouse News
Probate Court
Rosemary Haden Marcum files application to probate Will of Florein J. Haden, Dec'd.

Found online with the address where I sent Rosemary her Christmas Card:
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.
Rosemary Haden Marcum of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County was a licensed Dietitian. Her license issues 3 Nov 1984; expired 31 Oct 1990.

12/12/19
Rosemary Haden Marcum
Age 94
Current address 908 W Idylwild Dr, Midwest City, OK 73110
Previous addresses
Po Box 30758, Midwest City, OK 73140
3509 Rolling Ln, Midwest City, OK 73110
459 W Curtis Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73110
3107 Tinker Diagonal, APT 49, Oklahoma City, OK 73115
3105 Tinker Diagonal, Del City, OK 73115
Family Roy B Marcum James B Marcum Lynell P Marcum

Obituary posted online.
Rosemary H. Marcum, 95, was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 in Oklahoma City, OK. She was born May 18, 1925 in Ladonia, TX to Will & Florein (Flo) Haden. Rosemary met Roy Benton Marcum at a young age and waited for him to get back from serving in World War II as members of The Greatest Generation. Once Roy returned, Rosemary got to marry the love of her life, Roy Benton Marcum, on August 8, 1948 in Ladonia, TX. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Denton, TX at Texas State College for Women. Rosemary did many things in life and had careers as a Dietitian, at Lone Star Gas, ONG, and nursing homes. She attended and served in many different Southern Baptist Churches throughout her lifetime. She cared deeply for her family and friends, including the members at Meadowood Baptist Church.
Rosemary is survived by her son James Benton Marcum and daughter-in-law Lynell Marcum; daughter Suzanne Marcum Tapp and son-in-law Dennis Tapp; granddaughter Karen Owens and husband Cody Owens, granddaughter Kristen Tapp Silhavey and husband Dan Silhavey; and great-grandchildren Gracie Rose Owens, Gentry McKayla Owens, Gwyneth Marie Owens, and Molly Rose Silhavey.
She is preceded in death by her husband Roy Benton Marcum and brother Will Haden, Jr.
A visitation will be held Thursday, August 6, 2020 from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. with family present from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Ford Funeral Service in Midwest City, OK. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Commerce Funeral Home in Commerce, TX with interment to follow at Ladonia Cemetery in Ladonia, TX.
The family would like to thank Epworth Villa staff and friends for all their loving care for Rosemary for the past nine years. Please feel free to donate to a charity of your choice in honor of Rosemary H. Marcum.

Rosemary HADEN and Roy Benton MARCUM were married on 28 August 1948 in Ladonia, Fannin County, Texas.264 Roy Benton MARCUM, son of John Henry MARCUM and Mittie Ellen TERRY, was born on 2 October 1924 in Milton, Lamar County, Texas. He died on 7 November 2010 at the age of 86 in Midwest City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

Graduated from Ladonia High School in the Class of 1942 along with wife--to-be Rosemary Haden; May 30, 1947 Ladonia News.

The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, 9 Nov 2010, p.55
Roy Benton Marcum, 86 of Midwest City, went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, Nov 7, 2010. He was born Oct 2, 1924 in Milton, TX to John Henry and Mittie Ellen Terry Marcum. Roy graduated from Ladonia High School, TX, in 1942, and then enlisted in the U. S. Navy. After serving as a pilot in WW II, flying became a part of his life. After WW II he attended the University of Tulsa and married Rosemary Haden on Aug 28, 1948. He graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering and worked for Phillips Petroleum 34 years, retiring in 1986. He then moved to Midwest City to be close to his grandchildren. He leaves behind his wife, Rosemary; two children; James Benton Marcum and wife Lynell, of Amarillo, TX; Suzanne Marcum Tapp and husband Dennis, of Oklahoma City, OK; two grandchildren: Karen Owens and husband Cody of Edmond, OK; Kristen Tapp of Oklahoma City. Roy was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry and Mittie Ellen Terry Marcum; two brothers, Leonard and Henry Marcum; two sisters, Mable Osborn and Gladis Kelly. Services for Roy Benton Marcum will be conducted by Ford Funeral Service on Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Meadowood Baptist Church, Midwest City, OK.

Rosemary HADEN and Roy Benton MARCUM had the following children:

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James Benton MARCUM.

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Suzanne MARCUM.