Marlus Ellen Wilber

Marlus Ellen Wilber obituary, Jacksonville, IL

Marlus Ellen Wilber

Marlus Wilber Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Airsman-Hires Funeral Home - Pittsfield on Sep. 9, 2024.

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Marlus Ellen Wilber, 85, of Pittsfield, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born April 13, 1939, in Woodstock Virginia, the daughter of Oliver Lloyd Grove and Mary Ellen Hollar. Marlus married Robert Wilber on May 25, 1957, in St. Luke Virginia, and he preceded her in death.
Marlus is survived by three daughters Marlyn Miller, Melissa (Arron) Ohnemus, Marsha Saiyed; 14 grandchildren, 22 great – grandchildren, and several great – great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by both her parents; and two daughters, Marlus Patricia (Surviving husband Shelby) Jones, and Marlene (surviving husband Tim) Edwards.
Marlus worked for many years at the Kings Dominion amusement park in Doswell, Virginia. She and her children spent many years working and playing there as a family. She also has worked in retail, machine shops, and the bowling alley. Marlus loved playing games, puzzles, shopping, crocheting, yard sales, old country music, western movies, eating junk food, and spending time with family.
The family will host a private memorial service at a later date. Williamson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.

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