Notifications

No notifications
We will send an invite after you submit!
  • Helping hands

    In lieu of flowers

    Please consider a gift to Alzheimer's Association or Dyslexia Foundation.
  • Help keep everyone in the know by sharing this memorial website.

Marla's obituary

Marla Vaverka, 69, was born in Enid, Oklahoma on November 16, 1954 to Harvey Edward and Leona Ruth Marten Krause and died Sunday September 22, 2024 at her home east of Hennessey.

Marla attended Enid Public Schools and graduated from Enid High School in 1973 where she was a member of Enid High School Symphony. Following graduation, she attended Phillips University where she was a member of the symphony as well.

She married Larry Vaverka in Enid on November 16, 1995. Marla was a payroll accountant.

She is survived by her husband Larry of the home; two sons Matthew Robertson and wife Lisa of Enid, Michael Vaverka and wife Katha of Hennessey; two daughters Lori Bode and husband Shane of Oklahoma City, Liz Patton and husband Kyle of Enid; ten grandchildren Calvin Robertson and wife Abigail, Haley Brown and husband Tylor, Marissa Vaverka, Madison Vaverka, Kaullins Vaverka, Kacee Bode, Teagan Patton, Ayden Patton; two sisters Jana McAlister and husband David of Nash, Debra Kretzschmar and husband Ken of Wichita, and several nieces and nephews.

Marla was preceded in death by her parents Harvey and Leona Krause, and in-laws Rudolf and Helen Vaverka.

Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Dyslexia Foundation with the funeral home serving as custodian of the fund. 

Memorial services will be held at a later date with arrangements by Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.

Print this obituary

Order a beautiful PDF you can print and save or share.

Want to stay updated?

Get notified when new photos, stories and other important updates are shared.
Helping hands

In lieu of flowers

Please consider a gift to Alzheimer's Association or Dyslexia Foundation.
$75.00
Raised by 3 people

Recent contributions

$25.00
Richard&Norma Kretzschmar
Gave to Alzheimer's Association in memory of Marla
$25.00
Cris Starrh
Gave to Alzheimer's Association in memory of Marla
$25.00
Alan Kretzschmar
Gave to Alzheimer's Association in memory of Marla
See all contributionsRight arrow

Recent contributions

$25.00
Richard&Norma Kretzschmar
Gave to Alzheimer's Association in memory of Marla
$25.00
Cris Starrh
Gave to Alzheimer's Association in memory of Marla
$25.00
Alan Kretzschmar
Gave to Alzheimer's Association in memory of Marla
See all contributionsRight arrow

Memories & condolences

Share your memories

Post a photo, tell a story, or leave your condolences.

Get grief support

Connect with others in a formal or informal capacity.
×

Stay in the loop

Mrs. Marla Vaverka