Marvella Smith, 87, passed away on October 17, 2026, in Amarillo, Texas.

She was born on May 13, 1939, in Guymon, Oklahoma, to her loving parents, Marvin and Doris (Costner) Wilson. On May 3, 1958, Marvella married the love of her life, Quinten Smith, in Clayton, New Mexico. Together, they built a beautiful life and family centered around their three children: Philip, Jana, and Gayla.

Marvella was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Doris Wilson; her beloved son, Phil Smith; her brother, Danny Wilson and his wife, Jo Wilson; and her brother-in-law, Leon Lothman.

Her legacy of love and family continues through those who survive her. She leaves behind her devoted husband of 68 years, Quinten Smith; her daughter-in-law, Karen Smith; her daughter, Jana Beckley and her husband, Brad; and her daughter, Gayla Busch and her husband, Steve.

She is also survived by her siblings: her brothers, Marvin Gene Wilson and his wife, JoLinda; Benny Wilson and his wife, Jackie; Lanny Wilson and his wife, Vicki; and her sisters, Floydella Lothman and Sharon Heflin and her husband, Tommy.

Marvella was a proud grandmother to eight grandchildren: Philip Q. Smith; Cody Smith and his wife, Sheena; Jamie Nussbaum and her husband, Brian; Bryce Beckley and his wife, Dawn; Ashley Terneus and her husband, Adam; Brodi Busch and his wife, Ashley; Braden Busch and his wife, Tanessa; and Brittany Dyer and her husband, B.J. She was further blessed with twelve great-grandchildren who brought immense joy to her life: Westin, Sloane, Cole, Connor, Avery, Remy, Cru, Bella, Reagan, Teagan, Burke, and Monroe.

A private family burial service will be at the Elmhurst Cemetery in Guymon. A Celebration of Marvella’s Life will be held Thursday afternoon, October 22nd at 2:00 p.m. at Bunch – Roberts Chapel with Rev. Odie Nunley officiating.

Memorials in memory of Marvella can be made St. Jude Children’s Hospital and will be accepted at the Bunch – Roberts Funeral Home, PO Box 1112, Guymon, OK 73942. Friends can sign the online guestbook and leave condolences at www.bunchroberts.com.