B. Marie Forker

B. Marie Forker (Jones) went to be with our Lord Jesus on November 15, 2016 in Columbus, OH due to complications following open heart surgery.

She was 71.

Marie was born on October 5, 1945 in Columbus, OH to her parents, Louise and Gaylord Jones. She graduated from Columbus West High School in 1963 where she was an active member of the marching band. She married Carl Forker in 1969. Carl and Marie lived on the west side of Columbus. Marie retired (for the last time) from COTA in 2015 where she dedicated 36 years of her life to the citizens of Columbus.

Marie was a passionate Buckeye and avid gardener but most of all she enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was a predominate figure in Columbus during her time with COTA, from helping Santa on the Christmas Coach to cheering with Buckeye fans on game day she was always the life of the party. She was also a longtime member of Central Baptist Church.

Marie is survived by her husband, Carl; daughter, Jackie Daniels; sons, Denny (Robin) Glasco and Lee (Stacey) Forker of Lynn Haven, FL; 10 grandchildren, Luke Davis, Gabby Daniels, Zeb Daniels, Bennett Danials, Christino Daniels, Jesse (Nicole) Glasco, Kristi (David) Cooper, Carlee Forker, Devin Forker, and Alyssa Forker. As well as lifelong friend "Sooty" and far too many dear family friends to mention.

She is preceded in death by her grandmother and grandfather, Bertha and Early Fox; mother, Louise Brown; grandson; Kevin Daniels and great-grandchildren; Lakota and Luke (Jr) Davis.

Marie will be shown on November 21, 2016 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm and 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123.

Funeral service to be held on November 22, 2016 at 12:00pm at the funeral home, with Pastor Tim Womack officiating.

Burial to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Everyone is welcome to attend and celebrate Marie's life.