She was born Oct. 6, 1937 in Peoria to Jesse Eugene and Hazel (Hicks) Watts. She married Jack Nevitt on April 14, 1956 in Peoria. He survives along with three children: Doug (Linda) Nevitt of Peoria, Debbie Nevitt of Peoria Heights, Vickie (Dan) Mika of Mexico, MO, six grandchildren: Angela, Matthew, Erica, Andrew, Katelynn, and Alexis. She was also survived by eight great-grandchildren: Jaydan, Jackson, Nora, Lux, Chance, Jacob, Matthew, and Sadie.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers: Roland and Eugene “Gene” Watts, one sister, Lois Nichols, and one great-grandson, Samuel.
Marlene was a Bookkeeper at the Sears Accounting Center for 20 years before retiring April 2, 1993.
She was a member of the Belles of Harmony group and was an accomplished pianist. Music was her passion.
After retiring, she spent much of the next 25 years traveling and camping with her husband Jack, the love of her life.
The family would like to thank the staff, nurses, and aides at Lutheran Hillside Village for their wonderful care and compassion for Marlene.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Funeral services will be Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lutheran Hillside Village in care of Marlene or the Alzheimer Association Peoria Chapter.
You may view Marlene’s obituary online at www.davisonfultonbartonvillechapel.com
