Thursday, November 26, 2020

Marilyn June Alley (October 31, 2020)

Marilyn June Alley, age 90 of Arcanum, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at the Brethren’s Retirement Community, Greenville, Ohio. Born in Norwood, Ohio on June 19, 1930 she was one of 11 children to the late Elmer & Ruth (Matchett) Fields. Marilyn attended Calvary Bible Church in Painter Creek, Ohio. She loved to go to church and was very actively involved in the churches she attended throughout life. She enjoyed gardening, and raising flowers. She will be truly missed. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings Keith Fields; Dick Fields; Karen Shawver.

Survived by her husband of 72 years, Harold L. Alley, whom she married July 10, 1948: son Tim & Lora Alley: grandchildren Melanie Helman; Jonathan Helman: great-grandchildren Aurora Helman; Hunter Helman: siblings Norma Cramer; Pat Harris; Janet Reinhart; Joyce Thomas; Kay Baker; Kathie Cook; Bob Fields.

Friends may join the family on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 1:00 PM for a graveside ceremony at Gettysburg Cemetery, Gettysburg, Ohio with Pastor Bill Cornett presiding. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.  Online sympathies www.zecharbailey.com.