She was born December 16, 1933 in Crestline, Ohio the daughter of Weston and Mabel (Shomo) Lambert.
Marilyn was a 1951 graduate of Crestline High School where she was crowned Homecoming Queen. She was also a graduate of The Ohio State University and worked for over 40 years as a dental hygienist. She was an ordained elder, deacon, and active member of Central Presbyterian Church in West Carrollton. Marilyn thoroughly enjoyed boating and camping; but her true love was spending time with her family.
She is survived by her children, Barry (Tammy) Ward of Miamisburg and Brent (Diane) Ward of Hermitage, PA; grandchildren, Zach Ward, Amy (Dan) Ott, Brandon Ward (Marissa Works), Hailey Larkin (Tyler Burke); great granddaughters, Riley Jo Larkin and Parker Layne Burke; siblings, Bill (Donna) Lambert of Marion, OH and Ruth Ellen (Roger) Swan of Babcock Ranch, FL; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; and her loving husband Allan R. Ward.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2 – 4 PM on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at GEBHART-SCHMIDT-PARRAMORE Funeral Home, Miamisburg. Funeral services will follow at 4 PM with Rev. Cliff Haddox officiating. Private family burial will be held at a later date at Miami Valley Memory Gardens, Centerville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6077 Far Hills Ave. #117, Dayton, Ohio 45449. Personal condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting Marilyn’s online memorial at www.gebhartschmidtparramore.com
