Marilyn Romines
June 21,1946-Jan. 01, 2023
Marilyn Frances Romines, daughter of Elmer Ernest Romines and Ruth Rogers Romines, died Jan. 1, 2023, in Alexandria, Va. She was 76 years old
Marilyn grew up in Houston and was active in Houston United Methodist Church and many school activities. She graduated from Houston High School in 1964 and later graduated with honors from the University of Missouri at Kansas City.
In 1982, she moved from Missouri to Alexandria, Va. and received a Master’s Degree in art history with honors from George Washington University. Although she was in ill health, she taught art history at several Virginia community colleges. She especially enjoyed introducing her students, many of whom had never entered a museum, to great art in Washington, D.C. museums. She also lectured at the National Gallery of Art and the Corcoran Gallery.
Marilyn is survived by her sister, Marjorie Ann Romines, and numerous cousins and friends. Her ashes will be buried in the Romines’ family plot at Houston Pine Lawn Cemetery, near the graves of her beloved parents.
Kay Skouby (Sims)
HAVE SO MANY MEMORIES OF MARILYN WHEN WE WERE IN HIGH SCHOOL. THERE WASN'T ANYTHING MARILYN, JANE AND MYSELF COULDN'T THINK OF TO DO. RIP IN PEACE.
Vernon Kearns
It is with Deepest Sympathy that we remember our classmate Marilyn Romines, her family, & our Houston High School family, also, at this time. Life is so precious. We send our prayers to everyone & wishes for a New Year of peace & tranqulity, & GOD's BLESSINGS he gives us every day. We send our, BEST LOVE to everyone, Barbara & Vernon Kearns, Hanover, PA
Cathy Tackett (Madden)
I am so sorry to hear that Marilyn Romines has passed away. She was such an intelligent person and a lot of fun. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Jim Thompson
I remember Marilyn as having the most pleasant voice in our class. I remember her as always being friendly and kind. RIP Marilyn you are missed.
Larry Holder
I had the opportunity of accidently running into Marilyn at a museum in Washington DC viewing the Hope Diamond a few years ago. It was a very pleasant experience and she was just as nice then as she was back in Houston High School. She will be missed. RIP.
Jerry Snyder
Marilyn sat beside me in American History and I credit her for helping me pass Miss Mcvays class. Marilyn was such a nice, sweet and inteligent friend and classmate. She will be greatly missed by all of our class of 64 HHS classmates.
Charles Dreyer
I appreciate all of what my classmates have said about Marilyn. She was a witty, warm and wonderfull person. We were fortunate to have her as a classmate. Rest in peace, Marilyn. Chuck
Phillip Wann
I was saddened to learn about Marilyn's passing. I did not know her well, but remember that she was a very nice person and probably the smartest one in the class. I travel to D.C. frequently and thought numerous times over the years that I should drop by to say hello and get her recommendations about art museums. I regret that I never did, and wish that I had gotten to know her better. My condolences to her family, friends, and classmates.
Harry Kiefer
I remember Marilyn's special wit and humor. We sat side by side in those desks in junior high, so she was one of the first persons I met in Houston. We were also together in the junior class play. i also remember a bunch of us piling into her convertable for a little cruising. Much missed. RIP!