On Dec. 9, 1950, she married Gaylen Reeves. They moved to Albert Lea, Minn. and joined the Assemblies of God Church. They started their family immediately; Sheila, Debra, Dawn, Delwin, and Byron between 1951 and 1958. It was painfully hard on the couple to lose Delwin at birth on Valentine’s Day 1955, but God had a plan. In 1966 and 1967, two “volunteers” arrived – Joey and Morray. Joey arrived on Delwin’s birthday, Valentine’s Day 1966.

In Feb. 1968, the family moved to Bricelyn, Minn. They joined the First Baptist Church and remained members until it closed. Marley worked at the Owatonna Canning Company during the seasons and at Bud’s Café from time to time. She also babysat kids and grandkids. After many years in Bricelyn, Marley and Gaylen moved to Blue Earth, where they attended Cornerstone E-Free Church.

Marley is survived by her kids: Sheila (Ronald Roth), Debra (James Kadlecik), Dawn (Paul Leland), Byron, Joey (Ruth Hartwigsen), and Morray (Allen Aukes); sisters Irma Holt, Ethel Lissick, and Bonnie Vanderschaegen; and her 16 grandkids (Carla, Jackie, Rhonda, Carl, Tom, Katie, Kim, Jeff, Sarah, Evelyn, Christopher, Grace, Monica, Marissa, Kelly, and Anna). She also leaves behind 25 great-grandkids and 11 great-great-grandkids. Her family members will forever remember her sweet disposition and wonderful lefse.

Marley was preceded in death by her husband, Gaylen and son Delwin, her parents, her brothers Joyce and Roger, her in-laws, some nieces and nephews, and many good friends.

We have so much gratitude for Mom’s faithful friends that have been a part of her life. You can rejoice with us in knowing that Mom and Dad are reunited at last and look forward to their kids joining them someday. (Full obituary online at www.pattonfh.com)

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