Louise Markum, 83, Servant of Jesus, role model to her family and friend to all passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020. Graveside Service: 2:00 P.M. Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Ash Creek Cemetery. Louise was born in San Diego, California June 29, 1937 but spent most of her life in Texas, where she started her family with her husband, R. D. Markum, who she celebrated 50 years of marriage in September 2013 before his passing in June of 2014. Louise was preceded in death by her parents, Robert H Steel and Leona R. Stevens; sister, Barbara; step-sons, Larry and Daryll Markum. Survivors: Son, Mark A. Markum; sister, Ida Gibbs; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.