Marian Hartley, age 85, of Irondale, Alabama, passed away quietly at home on Oct. 10, 2021 with family at her side. Born in New York City on September 17, 1936 to Loretta and Edward Gregory.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Gene Hartley and her parents.
She has lived in Irondale since 1955 and was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church since 1961. Known for her talented sewing, she was “The Slip Cover Lady” for many years and worked all over the Southeast.
Marian is survived by her children, Andy Hartley (Julia), Lorraine Hartley Kist (Royal); four grandchildren, Candice Wilkerson (Dan), Steven Kist (Krestie), Sarah Abernathy (Joe) and Jeff Kist (Krestie); ten great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church ½ hour before Mass at 1:00 PM. Family will have a private burial.