Obituary of Marilyn Fetterly

Marilyn Kay Townsend was born in Riverside, California on March 3, 1953. She was one of seven children born from the union of the late Cecil Leroy and Mildred Elaine (Behrends) Townsend. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1971. She would meet her future husband, Charles Fetterly. The couple soon after was joined in marriage on September 25, 1971 in Monroe. From this union would come the birth of three children. Marilyn worked for more than twenty years for the Tawas City Schools. She was employed as a Parapro for the middle school assisting with clerical, library, and supervising detention among other responsibilities retiring in 2013. She was an avid supporter of the Tawas Athletic Boosters. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, and cross-stitch making beautiful baby blankets and hats. She sold some of her work, but truly enjoyed sharing them with others. Marilyn was also gifted in the kitchen as an excellent baker and cook. Her favorite pastimes included watching "The Wizard of Oz" and "Gone With the Wind", but more than anything she cherished her grandchildren. Marilyn Kay Fetterly, age 62 of Monroe passed away at 7:57pm on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at her home. In addition to her parents her passing was preceded by her beloved husband on June 30, 2005; a brother: Larry Townsend; and a sister: Carolyn Hunter. To cherish her memory she leaves three children: Shawn (Lori) Fetterly of Austin, Texas, Chad Fetterly (Renea Smith) of Maybee, and Amanda (Steve) Ray of Dundee; four brothers: Steve (Marlene) Townsend of Marion, Ohio, Danny (Linda) Townsend of Maybee, Scott (Jill) Townsend of Maybee, and Kevin Townsend (Lynn Brack) of Toledo; eight grandchildren: Autumn (Jay) Robinson, Madison, Jocelynn, Makayla, Julia, Olivia, Taylor, Victoria; two great grandsons: Caleb and Gavin; her lifelong friend: Ronald "Ronnie" Wright, whom she made her home with; and Ronnie's family. Friends may gather from 2:00pm until 8:00pm on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Merkle Funeral Service, South Monroe (734) 241-7070. A Celebration of Her Life will take place at 10:00am on Monday, January 11, 2015 also at Merkle's with Reverend Roy Southerland pastor of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church officiating. Procession will follow to Northside Cemetery in Maybee for burial. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort or share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.