Vannie Augusta Marden

Vannie Augusta Acosta Marden, 61 of Nahunta, passed away early Sunday morning (August 28, 2016) at her home following an extended illness.

Born in Brewton, AL., her parents were Van Chanley Acosta and Florence Augusta Hicks. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John David Marden; and her daughter, Christine Jeanette Marden.

Vannie worked many years as an LPN, she was a member of Hickox Christian Faith Chapel and loved motorcycle riding, taking care of flowers, and going to the beach, especially Amelia Island.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Misti Marden, of Waycross; her daughter and son-in-law, Shellie and Robbie Batten, of Blackshear; 6 grandchildren, Christina Branham, John Paul Branham, Marissa Marden, Kandyce Kersey, Amelia Kersey, and Madison Kersey; 1 great grandchild, Kalynn Jeanette Branham; and her dear friends, Angela Kelly, Donna Guest Rushlow, and Debbie Webb.

Visitation will be held Tuesday evening (August 30, 2016) starting at 6PM, at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday (August 31, 2016) at 5PM at Hickox Christian Faith Chapel with Rev. Chuck Allen and Rev. Jason Marden officiating.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online registry at fryefh.com.