Marion Carol Hogg was born on April 22, 1937, to James and Helen Hogg in Athens, Texas. As one of thirteen children she begin her early education in Athens, completing first through third grade.

In 1948, the family relocated to Dallas, where she enrolled into Washing Carver School, an educational institution serving the African American Community at that time. During her studies she was instructed by her uncle, William Oscar. In 1955, she married Mister Leon Ivory Mathis, though later they divorced.

Marion was a fiercely independent woman who continuously inverted in her personal and professional growth. While working at Dallas Handbags, she simultaneously pursued her passion for beauty by attending cosmetology school and earning her beautician license. Her ambition extended beyond aesthetics as she also obtained her Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN) license and worked as a direct support professional. Complementing her diverse career.

She further pursued a successful career as a beauty consultant with Mary Kay, dedicating herself to her professional and personal passions. Her life was deeply intertwined with family.

Marion was preceded in death by her parents: James and Helen Hogg, ten siblings: Willie, Jewel, Jesse, James Jr., Richard, William Paul, Ethal Louis and Dorothy Starling.

She is survived by  her brother Ernest Hogg (Linda); (2) sisters: Martha Gray and Joe Genie Hogg; nieces & nephews: Paula Gale Hopkins, Gary Lynn, Diane, Prentice, Vaughn, Demond, Jesse Nelson, Ronnie Hogg and Derrick Hogg along with a host of other family and friends who will miss her dearly.