Omega G. Marvil

April 13, 2017

Omega G. Marvil, age 79, of Cantonment, was called home April 10, 2017. She was born January 13, 1938, in Sunflower, MS, to the late William and Ethie Gilliland. Omega was known as a devoted wife and mother, as well as an exceptional cook and meticulous housekeeper.

She retired from AT&T after 31 years of service in Mississippi. Omega was a proud member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the United States Submarine Veterans Association, as well as a long time member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. Omega was known for her generous spirit and volunteer efforts at the Baptist Children’s Home. She was also known for her love of butterflies, sunflowers, and lighthouses.

Omega was preceded in death by her parents; her 14 siblings; and her step-son.

She is survived by her cherished husband of 41 years, Lin Marvil II; children, Bryant (Troy Snider) Shaw and Loretta (Dirk) Langdon; grandchildren, DJ Langdon, Jacob Marvil, and Rodney Marvil; step-son, Lin Marvil IV, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services were held Thursday, April 13, 2017, at 12 p.m., at Faith Chapel North. Rev. Jim Locke will officiate.

Interment was at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola.

Pallbearers were Joe Clarke, Butch Clarke, D.J. Rathmann, Caleb Clarke, Skip Royster and Dave Shirmer.

Honorary pallbearers were her special nieces and nephews; and Matt Carter.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.

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