Marilyn Kay McLemore

Marilyn Kay McLemore, 71, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. Arrangements have been entrusted to Newell Chapel & Cremation Services. A private family service is scheduled at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in care of Marilyn’s loving grandchildren, payable to Sandy McLemore. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.newellchapel.com. Marilyn was born on November 30, 1948, in Gladwin, MI, to Earl & Grace (Shaw) Covell. She married the love of her life, Dewey McLemore, on April 3, 1967 in Jefferson County, Alabama. She worked for EPC in Mattawan where she retired. Marilyn enjoyed tending to her yard and flower garden, playing BINGO, going to Hard Times Restaurant with her sister, Phyllis, every payday to enjoy their omelets and fishing with her brother, Dewayne. She also enjoyed going to fish fry’s at Gary and Sandy's. Any weekend Marilyn was able to spend with Donna & Louie, she would always take advantage of creating new inside jokes with the two of them. Some of her greatest memories were times spent with her family in her yard, listening to her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed time with family and friends and playing music. Marilyn’s biggest love in life was her family. She deeply loved each of her siblings and nieces and nephews, they were like her children. The love she had for each and every one was unconditional. Raising her grandchildren gave her the most joy. Marilyn lived her life full of love for her family and those who knew her couldn't help but LOVE HER. Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Sandy McLemore; son-in-law, Bo Underwood; grandchildren, Cody McLemore and Carley Lott; great-grandchildren, Lindsay & Cory; siblings, Earl (Marty), Dewayne (Brenda), Gary (Sandy), Jerry (Sharon) Covell, Arlene McNett, Phyllis Finley, and Donna (Louie) Caroll; sisters-in-law, Gert Covell and Mary Covell; granddaughter-in-law, Jennifer McLemore; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Earl & Grace; husband, Dewey; son, Scott McLemore; grandson, Nicholas McLemore; siblings, Alvie, Vern (Gloria), Donald, Darl, Delose Covell, and Leona (Hank) Roden; and brother-in-law, Bill McNett.