Marjorie Ann Littleton

Galatians 5:22-23 (ESV) “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things, there is no law.” If you knew Marjorie, there’s no further explanation required, for the fruits of the Spirit were evident in the way she lived her life. She was love, she was joy, she was kindness, gentleness, faithfulness and goodness wrapped into one incredible woman.

Marjorie Ann Littleton, 87 years young, passed into her promise of eternity on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at her home with loved ones at her side. Her life will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at Stephenville Funeral Home with Reverend Ken May officiating. Burial will follow at Clairette Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday.

Marjorie was born September 21, 1938, in San Augustine, Texas to Samuel Hayden Knighton and Etta Marie Phelps Knighton. She was raised in the small community of Douglass, Texas, the eldest daughter of a Baptist deacon along with five siblings. It was there that her wonderfully warm character was fostered. She was a caring, generous, hospitable woman with a contagious smile and way of drawing people together. She was truly one of the most joyful people and never met a stranger. Her life was defined by a gift for nurturing family, extended family, and others.

She graduated from Douglass High School in 1957 and attended business college in Angleton, Texas before marrying James Allen Littleton on June 28, 1958, in Angleton. Together, they built a life in Stephenville, Texas, centered around family, church, community involvement and caring for others. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Stephenville for 68 years. Marjorie and James were blessed with two devoted children, who she loved dearly while supporting everything they did with all her might. Marjorie also called many others her second children, and her home was always a welcoming haven. She lived a servant’s heart, even after it was time to sit, watching over multiple friends in retirement years.

Marjorie proudly retired from State Farm Insurance in Stephenville, where she served with dedication, distinction, honors, and the reward of many beloved clients she called friends. Her kindness touched countless people, and she helped and loved them well over a 30-year career. Promptly after retirement at the age of 70, she was excited to hand out a new business card, dubbing herself A Blessed Lady and Cookie Maker to carry on a lifetime of sharing treats, meals and care packages. Marjorie was always feeding someone a generous portion! Her love language of hospitality and service was effortless, and over the years she could be found pouring into local boy scouts, girl scouts, room mothering, church activities, SHS Band Fans, office parties, hosting AHS ladies’ luncheons, just naming a few. She was a mentor at doing life, teaching that the rare gift of truly memorable things could be found in ordinary moments. She is remembered for the way she made people feel: Seen. Loved. Accepted. Safe. Important. She carried joy everywhere she went and generously shared it. For the lesson was, the love you give will always come back to you multiplied. That is who she was, and part of her spark remains with all who knew her. She was an excellent seamstress, made the best lemonade with the lemons she had, loved her gardens and shared them with enthusiasm. She even raised baby goats for a season as a hobby for her grandchildren!

A true Proverbs 31 woman, her home reflected her heart, a devotion and career she never retired from. Her most important titles were that of Wife, Mom, Grammy, Great-Grammy and VIP Cheerleader of a family spanning three generations. She is even today… so proud of her family.

We will miss her. Marjorie leaves her legacy of love and devotion with a family who adored her. She is survived by a son, Barry Littleton of Stephenville and a daughter, Cyndee Littleton Baldridge of Bluff Dale; three well-loved grandchildren, Ross Baldridge (Heather) of Stephenville, Abby Baldridge Richardson (Eric) of Aledo, and Sawyer Baldridge of East Hampton, Connecticut; her crown is jeweled with six great-grandchildren, Clark, Claire, Carly Jo and Callie Baldridge of Stephenville and Rhett and Lottie Richardson of Aledo. She is also survived by one sister, Janelle Garette of Douglass, ten beautiful and accomplished nieces and nephews and an endless collection of friends. A wink and a smile here, everyone was her favorite.

We are comforted with peace in knowing she spends her eternity with Jesus, alongside those gone before her. James preceded her in death on September 11, 2008, shortly after their 50th wedding anniversary. Also gone before her, are her parents, four siblings, Hayden Jr Knighton, Marlene Tarrant, Barbara Powell and Stephen Knighton, as well as daughter-in-law, Melissa Littleton in 1982.

To celebrate the beautiful life she lived, her gift of hospitality, and the joy, smiles and cookies she gave freely to everyone, a cookie reception will be held in her honor following the service. In true Margie fashion, we’ll all leave feeling just a little bit better and a lot more cared for, than when we arrived.