Born on June 22, 1933 in Plain Dealing, LA; she was the daughter of Thomas James Humphrey and Lillie Mae Shirey Humphrey.
A homemaker, Marlene was active in the First Assembly of God Church here in El Dorado. One of the highlights of her life was traveling to England, Germany and Japan with her husband Harley when he was serving as a Sgt. Major in the U.S. Army.
Marlene was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harley Gholson; a brother Gordon L Humphrey and her sisters Violet F Ginger, Juanita R Rogers, Anidel Faye Welch & Dorothy M. Barker.
Survivors are several nieces and nephews Myron (Kathy) Welch, Zane Welch, Tony Welch, and John Harley Welch; Frances Haley, Earlene Patterson, Glenda Nel Rogers, Barbara Ann Murphy & Ginger Roberts.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2015, in Young's Chapel with Rev. Al Womack officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Methodist Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors.
Visitation will be held 2:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday at Young’s Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to First Assembly of God, 2225 West Hillsboro, El Dorado, AR 71730.
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