In Memory Of
Marilyn Jo Smith
1936
2021
Marilyn Jo Smith
September 11, 1936 — February 1, 2021
Marilyn Jo (Blagg) Smith, 84, of Topeka, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021.
She was born September 11, 1936, in Centerville, KS, the daughter of Marvin F. and Sadie G. (Gull) Blagg.
Marilyn graduated from Kincaid High School in Kincaid, KS. She later went on to attend Clarks Business School. She married Rolland K. Larison, Jr. in 1958. To this union were three children. They later divorced.
Marilyn worked as a secretary but spent most of her time as a homemaker.
Marilyn married Jack L. Smith on March 10, 1984 in Topeka, KS. He preceded her in death on November 6, 2019.
Survivors include her children, Lance "Dusty" (Kate) Larison and Susan Larison of Topeka and Holly (Alex) Decker of Manhattan; her sister, Judith Peery of Baxter Springs; eight grandchildren, Heather, Alaina, Taylor, Hayden, Pantaleon, Jeff, Drew and Cade; one great granddaughter, Nadia; four step-children, Brian (Mona) Smith of Frankfort, Lauri Smith of Lawrence, Jodi (Marty) Buchmeier of Overbrook and Brad Smith of Topeka; ten step-grandchildren, Lisa, Brian, Monty, Mason, Kristi, Stephanie, Gioia, Andrew, Jeremy and Anthony; eleven step-great grandchildren, Jaron, Jaiden, Connor, Kasey, Malcolm, Leah, Ethan, Kayla, Lane, Keeran and Kamryn.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a step-daughter, Karla Land and a step-great grandson, Quinton Schutter.
Marilyn enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed crafting, gardening and shopping.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the Dove Cremations and Funerals – Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka, KS 66610. A visitation will take place one hour prior to service time. Due to Covid-19 social distancing and facial coverings are requested.
Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, 4700 SW 17th Street, Topeka, KS 66604
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association – Topeka, 3625 SW 29th St., Suite 102, Topeka, KS 66614.
To leave a message of condolence for Marilyn's family, or to share a special memory of Marilyn's, visit the guestbook below.
She was born September 11, 1936, in Centerville, KS, the daughter of Marvin F. and Sadie G. (Gull) Blagg.
Marilyn graduated from Kincaid High School in Kincaid, KS. She later went on to attend Clarks Business School. She married Rolland K. Larison, Jr. in 1958. To this union were three children. They later divorced.
Marilyn worked as a secretary but spent most of her time as a homemaker.
Marilyn married Jack L. Smith on March 10, 1984 in Topeka, KS. He preceded her in death on November 6, 2019.
Survivors include her children, Lance "Dusty" (Kate) Larison and Susan Larison of Topeka and Holly (Alex) Decker of Manhattan; her sister, Judith Peery of Baxter Springs; eight grandchildren, Heather, Alaina, Taylor, Hayden, Pantaleon, Jeff, Drew and Cade; one great granddaughter, Nadia; four step-children, Brian (Mona) Smith of Frankfort, Lauri Smith of Lawrence, Jodi (Marty) Buchmeier of Overbrook and Brad Smith of Topeka; ten step-grandchildren, Lisa, Brian, Monty, Mason, Kristi, Stephanie, Gioia, Andrew, Jeremy and Anthony; eleven step-great grandchildren, Jaron, Jaiden, Connor, Kasey, Malcolm, Leah, Ethan, Kayla, Lane, Keeran and Kamryn.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a step-daughter, Karla Land and a step-great grandson, Quinton Schutter.
Marilyn enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed crafting, gardening and shopping.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the Dove Cremations and Funerals – Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka, KS 66610. A visitation will take place one hour prior to service time. Due to Covid-19 social distancing and facial coverings are requested.
Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, 4700 SW 17th Street, Topeka, KS 66604
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association – Topeka, 3625 SW 29th St., Suite 102, Topeka, KS 66614.
To leave a message of condolence for Marilyn's family, or to share a special memory of Marilyn's, visit the guestbook below.
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Saturday, February 6, 2021
9:00 - 10:00 am (Central time)
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