Marlene Swarthout

Marlene Ethel Swarthout, age 75, of Bannister, Michigan died Thursday, January 29th, 2015 at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Tuesday, February 3rd at 11:00 A.M. , Pastor Mona Dye and Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck will officiate. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday 4-8 P.M. . at Smith Family Funeral Homes.

Marlene was born in Chesaning, Michigan on February 25, 1939, the daughter of Reuben and Ada (Walters) Pontious. She graduated from Elsie High School with the class of 1957. On October 19, 1957 she married Charles Monroe Swarthout in Bannister, Michigan. Charles passed away on November 26, 2014.

Marlene retired from Walmart in St. Johns, Michigan. She was a member of Bannister United Methodist Church and the Elba Sunshine Club, she enjoyed singing in the church choir, Quintet, and was very active in the adult Sunday School class. She enjoyed bowling, playing pool, line dancing and being with family and friends

She is survived by son, Jerry and Pam Swarthout of Corunna, MI; daughters, Sheila Swarthout of Owosso, MI; Jaeleen and Dale Adkins of Texas; Norita Swarthout of Bannister, MI; daughter in law, Tina Swarthout of Owosso, MI; grandchildren, Tiffany and Ganesh Rajamonickam of Washington, DC. Ashley Swarthout of Corunna, MI, Amanda and Phil Swarthout-Pearce of Johannesburg, , MI, Misty Mason of Georgia, Samantha Swarthout of Marion Springs, MI, Ken and Brandy Adkins of Texas, Trenna and Jimmy Smothermon of Texas; Stephanie and Doug O'Neal of Texas; 18 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren

She was predeceased by her parents, husband, a son, Richard,

Memorials may be made to Bannister United Methodist Church.
Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, Michigan.




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