Marlene Ann Murdock, 79 of Columbus, died at 1:57 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2023 at Mercy Hospital of Joplin, Mo.. Born August 2, 1943, in Picher, Okla., she was the daughter of Oliver Laythan Green and Elsie “Jane” (Hoy) Green. She graduated from Columbus High School with the class of 1961. She had lived in the Kansas City area, Parsons, KS, and Joplin, MO, as well as many years in Columbus. She worked at First National Bank in Parsons as a teller, was a co-owner at Parsons Oil Company, owned and managed the Parsons Humane Society of Parsons and was a funeral assistant at Murdock Funeral Home of Columbus. She also worked in registration at St. John’s Hospital in Joplin, Mo. until her retirement in 2010.
Marlene was an avid animal lover and had several rescue dogs that she cared for. She enjoyed baking, cooking and sewing.
Marlene is survived by her son, Matthew Lee Harris of Columbus; daughter, Tylor Danley (husband, Shawn) of Columbus; three grandchildren, Tannor Harris, Gunnor Murdock and Tuff Danley. Her brother, Jimmy Green (wife, Marilyn) of Columbus; one sister-in-law, Joan Green of Columbus; and two nieces, Korey Green and Meagan Skahan also survive.
Marlene was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and Jane Green; one brother, Bill Green; husband, Charlie Bolin; husband, Chuck Fietz; husband, E.V. Harris; and husband, Larry Murdock.
Funeral Service will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, February 7 at Derfelt Funeral Home of Columbus. Following the service, she will be entrusted to Derfelt Funeral Home of Columbus for cremation. In lieu of flowers, donate a bag of dog food to your animal shelter of choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.derfeltfuneralhomes. com.