Regina Sue (Chaney) Marvel, 71, of Marion, formerly of St. Charles and Dawson Springs, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus while surrounded by loved ones at Baptist Health Paducah on Tuesday October 2, 2023.
Regina was born in Hopkins County on July 1, 1952, to Lewis Elliot Chaney and Margaret Louise Chaney. After graduating from South Hopkins High School in 1970 she married the love of her youth, Bobby Abbott, in 1971. They had two daughters and divorced in 1983. In the 80's Regina worked at Woodburn Pharmacy in Dawson Springs.
In 1986 she moved to Marion and married Billy Marvel in 1987. They were married 25 years and divorced in 2013. She worked at the Mattoon store and Family Dollar during this time.
Regina loved a variety of music throughout her life and enjoyed attending concerts. Animals were another love of Regina's, especially her two dogs who she had for a very long time as well as several cats. Regina was an avid reader and lover of movies and television.
Regina leaves behind her two daughters; Christy Abbott Denton of Henderson, and Jenny Abbott McKinney (Bradley) of Marion, three grandsons; Dimitri Nichols of Evansville, Cameron Denton of Henderson, and Ethan Torres of Marion, nephew; Lewis Chaney (Karessa) of Henderson, and niece; Jada Agent (Ross) of Dawson Springs. There will be no funeral services in accordance with Regina's wishes.