Marian was a dedicated mother and woman of faith. She was a member of New Life Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her father, Marion Allen and nephew, Jerry Lee Boone.
Left to cherish her memory is her mother, Virginia; husband, Donald Sowell; son, Donny Sowell (Michelle); sisters, Cynthia Boone (Jerry) and Marjorie Nebling (Ray); three grandchildren, two great grandchildren as well as numerous other extended family members and friends.