Marlene Marie BeVier, 85, of Alexandria, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 at her residence. She was born on October 10, 1933 in Columbus, OH, a daughter to the late Stanley and Sylvania (Silifer) Speed. Marlene is survived by her loving children, Don (Paula), Tim (Pamala), Lori (Mike) Sharrock and Ruth Brown; grandchildren, Allen (Karen), Shawn (Leslie), Rechelle (Paul) Nguyen, Brad (Megan), Marie (Ryan) Hahnlen, Kate (Steve) Willis, Nate (Jenille), Kendra (Scott) Lawrence, Kim (Ben) Walsh, Michael (Lindsey), Jason (Michelle), Jessica (Nathan) Adamson, Amber Adams, Gabriel Sharrock and Lance Sharrock; Marlene was very proud of her large family, 37 great-grandchildren; bestfriend of 71 years, Susie Smith and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husbands, Jerry and Ray Ristow; son, Bruce and siblings, Ann Stienbauer, Jean StClair and Muriel Kunze. Friends may call from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at CROUSE-KAUBER-FRALEY FUNERAL HOME, 225 N. Main St., Johnstown, OH 43031. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at Harmony Baptist Church, 7951 Church Rd., Johnstown, OH 43031 with Pastor Nate BeVier and Pastor Dan McLaughlin officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be to Faith Fellowship or Mount Carmel Hospice in Marlene’s memory.
