of Mountain Home, AR
May 29, 1925 - January 11, 2019
Marilyn Violet Shockley, 93, of Mountain Home passed away Friday, January 11, 2019 at Hospice House. She was born May 29, 1925 in Ames, Iowa to Merrill (Mike) and Myrtle (Kurtz) Griffith.
On December 4, 1942, Marilyn married Dave Shockley and they made their home in Ames. Together, the two were very active in bowling, golf and dancing. They would dance at the Moose, Elks and anywhere they could find music. Mrs. Shockley's love for life was very evident in everything she did. She loved her Moped; she would ride around Ames and visit all her friends. Marilyn started out as a pink lady for Mary Greely Hospital and worked her way up the ladder. Until 1988 when she retired, she worked in the business office and admissions.
The couple moved to Texas after retirement to spend time with friends and in 1995 to Mountain Home to be close to family. Marilyn was a joy to be around and genuinely loved life. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her.
Mrs. Shockley is survived by her two sons: Mike Shockley (Sue) of Oceanside, CA and Mark Shockley (Lora) of Flippin, AR.; grandchildren: Becky, Leroy, Willie, Brooke, Brian, David, and Chad; seven great grandchildren; one sister, Elaine Arney (Rog) and one brother, Bruce Griffith (Sandy) both of Bella Vista, AR.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dave; daughter, Karen; granddaughter, Michelle, parents and two sisters.
A celebration of life will be held at 1pm, Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Roller Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Baxter Memorial Gardens Mausoleum of Love. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks, Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home. Please visit our online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/mtnhome.
Sign Guestbook
6 Condolence(s)
Jennifer
Saturday, January 19, 2019
Rest in Peace beuatiful Aunt Marilyn! What an honor having you as my Aunt. So many of my first experiences in life were because of David, you and the kids. You will be greatly missed but I know you are reunited with Dave and that is a tremendous blessingâ¤ï¸.
Becky
Saturday, January 19, 2019
My Grandma was a very special lady. I enjoyed many visits with her over my lifetime and she always made me feel special. I always remember how much she liked to cook and every time I came she would make her special fudge recipe. I will always think of her when I make it. Grandma loved to dance, and I know she will be up in Heaven, happy to be dancing with Grandpa again. I loved her very much and will miss her.
Dawn
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear loved one.We all await Gods promise to swallow up death forever.(Isaiah 25:8)
Brenda
Monday, January 14, 2019
Dear Family and Friends of Marilyn,
I'm so so sorry to read of your great loss! Marilyn surely loved and enjoyed her life and all of you. Even though there are many happy memories with her, there's never enough time with our loved ones right now. God promises to put an end to pain, sorrow and death (Rev. 21:3, 4). May this promise comfort you and give you hope that you will see your loved one again (John 5:28, 29 ).
Jennifer Ugarte
Monday, January 14, 2019
I’m so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine how you must feel. I have found comfort in scriptures like Job 14:14,15 which remind me that God cares so deeply for us that he yearns for the day when he will bring us back to life on earth (John 5:28, 29). I hope that these words bring you comfort as well.
You may contact me personally if you wish to know more about the hope that God gives us in his word that there will be a resurrection.
Elaine
Monday, January 14, 2019
My deepest condolences to the Family on the lost of your dear loved one our average life span is 70yrs or 80yrs if especially strong (Psalm 90:10) Ms Shockley lived beyond that living a full life may you find comfort in God's promise that we will be able to see our loved ones again (John 5:28,29)