Marilyn May's obituary , Passed away on December 31, 2024 in Pella, Iowa

Marilyn May

July 10, 1940 - December 31, 2024 (84 years old)

Pella, Iowa

Marilyn May's obituary , Passed away on December 31, 2024 in Pella, Iowa

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Garden Chapel Funeral Homes

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Marilyn May

July 10, 1940 - December 31, 2024 (84 years old)

Pella, Iowa

Marilyn May Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Marilyn May in Pella, Iowa, whose life came to an end on December 31, 2024 at the age of 84, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Marilyn May to show support.

In the vast expanse of eternity, Marilyn shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Marilyn farewell, her loved ones carry with them the precious gift of her memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Dick Terpstra and Minnie Terpstra (Van Maanen); her husband Marvin May of Attica; and her granddaughter Loni Ann May. She is survived by: her children, Mark, Monica, Melissa and Marilyn.

Visitation was held on Friday, January 3rd 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Third Church (708 E 13th St, Pella, IA 50219). A funeral service was held on Friday, January 3rd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. In 2021, she contracted Covid, which exacerbated her dementia.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Garden Chapel Funeral Homes



Fri

Jan 03

Visitation

Third Church
708 E 13th St, Pella, IA 50219

Fri

Jan 03

Funeral service

Third Church
708 E 13th St, Pella, IA 50219

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