Marjorie Louise Brink

Marjorie Louise Brink, née Kelly, passed away on October 9, 2026, in Paola, Kansas, at the age of 97. She was born on February 18, 1929, in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Marjorie graduated from Paseo High School with the class of 1945 and went on to work for many years as an office assistant for Southwestern Bell in Kansas City. She was known as an excellent cook and a great homemaker, and she brought care and dedication to the many roles she held throughout her life.

She was a longtime member of Lighthouse Presbyterian Church in Paola and often attended the weekly Bible study there. Marjorie was also an avid seamstress who loved to travel. Those who knew her will remember her as witty, spunky, and blessed with a great sense of humor, qualities that brought joy and warmth to the lives of others.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her father and mother, Ralph and Louise Kelly; by her first husband, Curtis Murdock; by her second husband, Charles Brink; and by her brothers, Ward Kelly and Robert Kelly.

She is survived by her stepdaughter, Connie Sue Payne; her stepson, Eddie Brink; and her granddaughters, Stephanie Sanderson, Jessica Salsbury, Tiffany Remigo, and grandsons, Adam Payne and Aaron Payne. She also leaves behind 19 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren, whose lives continue as part of her lasting family legacy. She will be remembered with love and gratitude by her family and by all who were blessed to know her.

A Celebration of Life will be held on October 27, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Lighthouse Presbyterian Church, 1402 East 303rd Street, Paola, Kansas 66071.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made payable to the Lighthouse Presbyterian Church.

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