In addition to her husband Jack, she is preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Jimmy Graves of Independence, KS; two sisters, Margie Yarbrough of Clarksville, AR, and Joane Lindsay of Wichita, KS.
Marlene is survived by one son, Tracy Murphy (Rhonda) of Sheldon, MO; three grandchildren, Caleb Murphy and Tyler Murphy, both of Sheldon, and Mandy Murphy Curtis (Jordan) of Wetumka, OK. Also surviving is a twin sister, Darlene Cummings of Elkins, AR; one brother, Homer Graves (Wanda) of Sheldon; and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday April 3, 2021 at Bluff Cemetery in Barton County, MO with Steven Hopkins officiating. The family will receive friends from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday evening at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.
*** Those in attendance will be asked to maintain social distancing and are asked to wear face masks to protect themselves and others.
