She was born December 12, 1944, in Chillicothe, to the late Ivan O. and Nannie E. Campbell Sparks. On October 20, 1963, she married Robert A. Rowland who died July 4, 2011.
Surviving are four children; ten grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; a sister, of Chillicothe; several nieces and nephews including a special niece, Brenda; and many friends including a special friend, Marsha. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a son, Robert Rowland; a brother, Junior, April and Marvin Sparks; and a sister, Osie Strausbaugh.
Marilyn was studying with Jehovah's Witnesses.
A celebration of her life will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2021 in the WARE FUNERAL HOME with sharing from her family and friends. A private burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the WARE FUNERAL HOME one hour prior to the service on Thursday.
Ware
23 March 2021
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She was born December 12, 1944, in Chillicothe, to the late Ivan O. and Nannie E. Campbell Sparks. On October 20, 1963, she married Robert A. Rowland who died July 4, 2011.
Surviving are four children; ten grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; a sister, of Chillicothe; several nieces and nephews including a special niece, Brenda; and many friends including a special friend, Marsha. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a son, Robert Rowland; a brother, Junior, April and Marvin Sparks; and a sister, Osie Strausbaugh.
Marilyn was studying with Jehovah's Witnesses.
A celebration of her life will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2021 in the WARE FUNERAL HOME with sharing from her family and friends. A private burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the WARE FUNERAL HOME one hour prior to the service on Thursday.
Ware
23 March 2021
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