Marilyn Joan Lashley

Marilyn Joan Lashley obituary, Crawfordsville, IN

Marilyn Joan Lashley

Marilyn Lashley Obituary

Visit the Sanders Funeral Care - Crawfordsville website to view the full obituary.

Marilyn Joan Lashley, 87, passed away surrounded by family on March 21, 2024 at Hickory Creek at Sunset in Greencastle. She was born on September 5, 1936 to Mason and Dorothy (Wray) Fyffe in Crawfordsville.

Marilyn was a graduate of Crawfordsville High School, Class of 1954. She worked at Tri-County Bank for 24 years as a teller and customer service representative. Marilyn was a longtime member of Harvest Fellowship in New Market and previously Russellville Community Church. She was a volunteer for the March of Dimes, raising money for several years. Marilyn loved traveling and taking cruises with friends and family. She enjoyed celebrating each season, Halloween was one of her favorites, putting together elaborate costumes for herself and grandchildren. In her later years, Marilyn loved playing games and BINGO at the nursing home. She was a devoted Nana to her grandchildren and loved caring for her family.

Marilyn is survived by 5 children, Tammy Hunter of Greencastle, Wade Lashley of Tucson, AZ, Tracy Lashley of Crawfordsville, Amy (Otis Gibbs) Lashley of Indianapolis, Casey (Cindy) Lashley of Cave Creek, AZ and; 4 grandchildren, Lucas Hunter, Brianna (Ryan) Hart, Aaron (Raynan) Hunter, Olivia Lashley; and 4 great-grandchildren, Lakynn and Jace Hart and Arwen and Rowan Hunter.

She was predeceased by her parents and brother, Robert Fyffe and sister, Beverly Allen.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 from 2:00 pm until the time of the service at 4:00pm at Sanders Priebe Funeral Care, 315 S Washington Street in Crawfordsville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marilyn's memory to March of Dimes, Donations Processing, PO Box 18819, Atlanta, GA 31126.

Cremation will follow the service with Sanders Priebe Funeral Care entrusted with care. Share memories and condolences at www.SandersFuneralCare.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Sanders Funeral Care - Crawfordsville

315 S Washington Street, Crawfordsville, IN 47933

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