Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. We will surely miss the presence of a truly lovable and kind person.
Jon and Christi 


Marlene was my grandma. Words can't begin to express how special she was to me. Her and I were two peas in a pod...we were always together. Her and Grandpa's house was my favorite place to be. I could run in the yard, climb the trees in the back, or play in the playhouse they built for us grandkids. But the really special times were when grandma and I would craft, bake, read books, and snuggle together. She always had me painting, sewing, crocheting, working in the vegetable or rose garden...you name it she was trying to teach me everything she knew. I have since taken my love of "crafting" and passed it on to my own daughter, Lilly, so we can continue the tradition of being creative. It is these memories I will treasure most as I remember her lovingly. She always did and always will have a very special place in my heart. Love you Grandma!

The first time I met Marlene, I was looking for someone to decorate a duck egg for me.    We were new to the Littlerock Community, had our first ducks, and wanted to have a duck egg decorated for a special gift.   Marlene was highly recommended to me, and she graciously invited me to their home to let her know exactly what I was interested in.    I was amazed at the beauty she created----and from all I've heard, she had been creating beauty all her life!    A few years later Marlene and Larry began attending our Littlerock United Methodist Church, so we got to know them both a lot better.   They both exemplified a life of  faith in God, service, and joy, which for them went hand in hand!    Larry and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers as you continue to exhibit those characteristics of faith, service, and joy!   Peace to Marlene's memory!   Judy and Greg Matzen

When Marlene married Larry and headed at some point to the southeast, she picked up an accent that I used to love to hear.  Others kidded her about it.  I married a Kentucky guy who had lost his accent and his siblings gave him a bad time about marrying a Yankee.

My husband and I visited Marlene and Larry years ago and enjoyed the beautiful view from their back yard. Enjoyed the peacocks also. 

Marlene and Larry were always gracious hosts.

Marlene is still one of my favorite sister-in-laws. We have had so much fun over many many years. Love her as a sister. Thru all of our adventures with Denny and Paula, Larry and Marlene, Ed and Ella, we could have gotten in a lot of trouble but Larry always made us be good. We are so going to miss her  and always love her.  I pray for the boys and their families, they where so close to there mom. Love you Larry and Marlene!  Love always Ella

When I was a very small boy my older sister Marlene  always stood up for me and protected me from my two other older sisters.  I may not have always been a perfect Angel but that didn't matter to her.  She just thought I needed some support and I truly did.  I just enjoyed hearing these stories from my other siblings.  This is all said in jest because all of us six siblings always enjoyed each other's company and I never heard a bad word from one against another.  Marlene was a very integral part of our lives.  We will truly miss her but will always love her.

When we were  young and new neighbors,  Larry and Marlene were always available and helpful....whether with gardening advice, helping to build a shed in our pasture, or just keeping an eye out if were away.  Marlene once even came over to help us weed, advising us it wasn’t likely a good place for a garden - she was right, of course, and that site only lasted one year!  And she brought us a snack and lemonade once when we were working in the pasture on a very hot day - just 2 examples of many.  Marlene’s great smile and laugh, her efficient caring and looking out for others - all will be missed, especially by her family, but also by us.  Such lovely people and great neighbors!  Dayle and I send our heartfelt sympathy.

OBITUARY

Marlene Rose Gorder

January 28, 1935 – October 21, 2020

Mills & Mills Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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