Marion Gail Waltrip

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Marion Gail Waltrip of Owensboro, Kentucky, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Marion left this world on March 6, 2026 at the age of 93, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Marion Gail Waltrip to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Barney David Johnson and Elizabeth Whobrey Johnson; and her siblings, Larkin Johnson, R. C. Johnson and Durelle Johnson.

She is survived by: her children, David Hardesty (Melanie), Martha H. Payne (Richard) and Marion Deniese Reinhardt (Mark); and her grandchildren, Carolyn Cravens, Melissa Lake (Zach), Sherri Walden (Davy), Stephanie Lane (Greg), Van Weatherholt and Kinsey Gates. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 11th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the James H. Davis Funeral Home and Crematory (3009 Frederica St, Owensboro, KY 42301). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 11th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Owensboro Humane Society, 3101 W. 2nd Street, Owensboro, KY 42301.