Marilyn Joanne Haralson

Marilyn Joanne Haralson Page, age 55, of Bolivar, MO passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness at 9:57 AM Saturday, July 7, 2007 in the Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, MO. Marilyn was born November 27, 1951 in Fort Scott, KS, the daughter of Ira Delton and Nellie LuCreta Wade. Her family moved to Bolivar, MO in 1961 where they owned and operated Wade's Supermarket. Marilyn was a 1969 graduate of Bolivar High School and was a member of the First Christian Church of Bolivar. Marilyn was a dedicated Director of Meetings and Expositions for the world wide Students In Free Enterprise organization. She love her work and cherished her co-workers. She was a former floor-covering business owner, and also worked for a number of years with the Polk County Health Center. Marilyn loved her children and was a devoted wife and mother. She will always be remembered for her radiant smile, caring and positive attitude. Her goal was to see the best in everyone and to help them achieve their dreams. Marilyn was extremely proud of her children, grandchildren and family. She will be greatly missed. On April 24, 1971 she was united in marriage to Ralph Charles Haralson and to this union three children were born. They were privileged to share 33 years of marriage. Ralph preceded her in death on March 27, 2004. Her father, Ira Delton Wade also preceded her in death. She was later united in marriage to Gary Page on July 29, 2005 and together they shared two wonderful and happy years. She is survived by her husband Gary ; two sons, Clint Haralson and wife Lani of Lebanon, MO; and Adam Haralson of Springfield, MO; one daughter, Sharon Bradley of Springfield, MO; four grandchildren, Sean and Emma Haralson, G'ivonni and Aryanna Bradley; and her mother LuCreta Wade of Bolivar. She is also survived by her sister Sherry Gezel and husband John of Burleson, TX; and her brother Kenneth Wade and wife Sherrie of Tulsa, OK; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a multitude of friends. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 PM Tuesday at the Butler Chapel in Bolivar. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at 10:30 AM in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Book officiating. The song "Beulah Land" will be sang by Ron George, Jr. with Barbara George as Pianist, and "How Great Thou Art" and "Amazing Grace" will be sang by Jeanette Graves, Crystal Tripp and Rona Sukovaty. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Bolivar under the direction of the Butler Funeral Home of Bolivar. Pallbearers will be Larry Graves, Warren Welch, Danny Noteware, John Johnson, John Gezel, and Jerry Sukovaty. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society % Butler Funeral Home, P.O. Box 11, Bolivar, MO Friends may sign the guest book or send private condolences at www.butlerfuneralhome.com PDF Printable Version

Marilyn Joanne Haralson

November 27, 1951 - July 7, 2007