Marlene Colvin

She was born Sunday, March 22, 1931, in East Chicago, Indiana, the daughter of Ben and Esther (Hyams) Lipman. Marlene graduated from Ball State University with her Bachelors and Masters in Elementary Education; she was a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha. She taught in several Muncie elementary schools until her retirement. Marlene was a long-time member of High Street United Methodist Church. She enjoyed her family, especially the little ones! Marlene enjoyed reading, cross stich, gardening, and traveling with her husband all over the world. She and her husband volunteered after their retirement at Update Learning, Meals on Wheels, and Minnetrista.

Marlene was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clyde Colvin, whom she married July 1, 1951; and one brother, Jack Lipman.

She is survived by her children, Elizabeth (husband Zach) Rozelle, Ellen (husband Mark) Reams, and Ben (Anthony Noberini) Colvin; grandchildren, Heather (husband George) Dull, Jessica (husband Darrin) Brake, Emily Jamison, Jacob Reams, and Jared Reams; and nine great-grandchildren.

Services to celebrate the life of Marlene will be held Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at Elm Ridge Funeral Home, 4600 West Kilgore Avenue, Muncie, Indiana 47304. Burial will follow in Elm Ridge Memorial Park.

Family and friends may call at Elm Ridge Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. until time of service.

The family would like to thank the staff at Westminster Village, and Kindred Home Health and Hospice for the care of their mother.

Memorial contributions may be made to Yorktown Public Library, 8920 W. Adaline, Yorktown, Indiana 47396.

Online condolences for Marlene may be directed to:

www.elmridgefuneralhome.com