Marilyn J. Meade, age 80, of Bluffton, passed away Thursday afternoon, Aug. 4, 2022, at Christian Care Retirement Community.

Marilyn was born in Wells County on Nov. 24, 1941, to Armer H. and Mabel F. (Scott) Brown.  She married Keith Meade in Bryant on Mar. 9, 1957; he survives.

Marilyn attended Petroleum High School and was a charter member of Bluffton Wesleyan Chapel, where she served in various roles, including as a board member and teacher.  She worked at Caylor Nickel Clinic for a few years as a nursing assistant and then ten years at Meadowvale Care Center in the activities department.

In addition to serving her church, Marilyn enjoyed sewing and doing word puzzles.  She was very musically gifted and enjoyed playing many instruments, including the piano, organ, and accordion.  She especially enjoyed her family and serving God and her church.

Aside from her husband, Marilyn is survived by two daughters, Sheryl Meade and Cindy Harnish, both of Bluffton; three grandsons, Brian Wafford, Kevin Wafford, and Brandon (Heather) Harnish; two great-grandsons, Trey Collins and Kayden Wafford; along with a sister, Juanita Russell of Bluffton.

In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Brown; and three sisters, Lavina Davis, Lois Brickley, and Carolyn Young.

Visitation will be Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM, at Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton, followed immediately by a funeral service at 2:00 PM, at the funeral home.  Rev. Marc Dodrill will officiate.  Burial will follow at Horeb Cemetery.

In lieu of floral tributes and gifts, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Bluffton Wesleyan Chapel or the American Alzheimer's Association.