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Official Obituary of

Violet Lee Marley

May 9, 1938 ~ May 10, 2024 (age 86) 86 Years Old

Violet Marley Obituary

Violet Lee Marley, 86, of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away Friday, May  10 , 2024 at her home.

She was born at Bethesda, Ohio on May 9, 1938 a daughter of the late Orrie and Vesta Truax Mann.

She was a graduate of Bethesda High School, Bethesda, Ohio ; a retired employee with over 35 years at the Monroe County Care Center. After retirement she went back to work at Westwood Landing, Woodsfield, Ohio.

She was a member of the Church of Christ.

Violet enjoyed being with her children and grandchildren, shopping, visiting her residents, coworkers, and friends. She always had a smile and a hug for everyone she knew. She never met a stranger and made everyone feel welcome.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry J. Marley on June 30, 2023;  three brothers, Richard, Robert and Alan Mann; two sisters, Esther Conway and Exma Vanfossen.

Surviving are one daughter Cindy Marley of Barnesville, Ohio. Three sons John (Marilyn) Marley of Malaga, Ohio, Kevin Marley of Woodsfield, Ohio, Jeff ( Lisa) Marley of Lewisville, Ohio. One brother Dan Mann of Quaker City, Ohio, one sister Linda Christman of Barnesville, Ohio. Six grandchildren, Darien Decker, Kaleigh Marley, Alexa Marley, Michael Marley, Mariah Marley and Morgan Marley. Six great grandchildren and one on the way in July.

There will be no visitation. Private graveside services will be held at a later date at the Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan, Ohio.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Rt. 78, Woodsfield, Ohio.  

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Services

Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.

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