Marion McKie, 55, of the Sand Turtle Clan and Tuscarora Indian Reservation, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Thomas A. "Gus" VIII and Myrtle Kay (Patterson) McKie.

Marion was a graduate of Niagara Wheatfield High School and attended Fredonia State College, as well as Niagara University. She was most recently employed at First Choice in Amherst, NY and previously worked at Hills Department Store and Pfieffer Foods for several years.

Marion was an excellent cook and baker. She also loved attending yard sales but above all she centered her life around her family who will miss her immensely.

Marion is survived by the love of her life, Bill Falls; two children, Kayleigh Falls and Will (Christy) Falls, and was predeceased by one son, Alexander Falls. Marion is also survived by two grandchildren, Gabby and Grayson Falls; one brother Timothy Todd (Jolene) McKie; one niece, Mia; her aunt and uncle, Susan Schandreau and Neil (late Francine) Patterson, Sr.; her cousins, Ganondahlid Patterson, Jodi Patterson, Belinda Patterson, Neil Patterson, Jr., Brad Patterson and Amanda Patterson. She was also predeceased by her uncles, William "Nick" (late Louise) McKie and Franklin "Big Man" (Phyllis "Bink") Patterson.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 5 from 10 – 11 AM at the Tuscarora Baptist Church, 2088 Mt. Hope Road, Sanborn, NY 14132, where funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.