Marlene Rose Robinson Johnson, age 89, formerly of Guntersville, passed away September 19, 2024 at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Her graveside service and burial will be held Monday, September 23, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Crestview Cemetery, Wyeth Drive, Guntersville, Alabama. Pastor Rick Douglas will officiate, and following the service, the family will receive visitors at Marlene’s home.
Marlene is survived by her brother, Dorman Robinson, her daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Keith Gilmore, and her son and daughter-in-law Cynthia and Brad Johnson. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Josh Gilmore, Jeremy Gilmore (Magen), Ella Johnson and Andrew Johnson, as well as great-grandchildren, Addison, Caleb, Kailyn, and Tristan Gilmore. Marlene is survived by her nephew, Jeff Barksdale (Alva) and her niece, Mindi Robinson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Irene and Irby Robinson, and her sister, Mary Ruth Barksdale.
Marlene was born on May 18, 1935, in Boaz, Alabama and graduated from Crossville High School where she was a cheerleader. Later she earned her degree in accounting from Jacksonville State University. She spent her career at Continental Grain, later known as Wayne Feeds. Marlene also served hundreds of clients by preparing their personal and business income tax returns for many years out of her home office.
She was a member of Creek Path Baptist Church in Guntersville, and she insisted her children be raised in a Christian home. Known for her generous nature and tireless work ethic, she set a standard for her children and grandchildren by endlessly sharing her talents. She loved boating on Lake Guntersville and renting condominiums at The Lodge. Marlene’s passion was dance. She was a member of the Rocket Westies in Huntsville, where she enjoyed numerous close friendships. She loved to travel and perform ballroom, zydeco and west-coast swing dances.
Marlene was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Those who loved her and those who came to know her throughout her life will always remember a vibrant Marlene before dementia took her from us. Pallbearers will be Keith Gilmore, Josh Gilmore, Jeremy Gilmore, Caleb Gilmore and Andrew Johnson.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in memory of Marlene be made to a charity of your choice.
