Marilyn Ann Gault, 79, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, November 21, 2024. She will forever be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to everyone she knew.
Marilyn was born on June 27, 1945 in Paola, Kansas to Charles Ray and Edna Margaret (Shea) Karstetter. She attended and graduated from Ursuline Academy, an all-girl Catholic School in Paola, Kansas. After graduation, Marilyn moved to Kansas City, Missouri. She rode the bus from her apartment to work at Mobil Oil.
Marilyn met the love of her life James Mark Gault on a blind date. They were married on December 31, 1966. Mark and Marilyn soon after moved to Olathe, Kansas. Marilyn was a lifelong member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Together they raised their two children James Henry and Cristina Elaine.
Marilyn worked for the Olathe School District for a few years before pursuing her career with Johnson County Government. She worked for the Board of County Commissioners as well as the County Administrator. Marilyns career with Johnson County led her to lifelong friendships with Ruth, Sharon and Charlotte. Her employment with Johnson County, Kansas lasted twenty plus years until she became disabled and retired.
Marilyn was a member of the Red Hatters and a local Sorority. She never met a stranger and was a positive light to everyone she knew. Marilyn had a knack for connecting people. After her husband passed away, she moved to Asbury where God brought her a new neighbor, “Barbara”. Barbara became one of Marilyn’s best friends. They attended church services together, Barbara joined Marilyn’s Red Hatters group and her local Bingo group. Marilyn had many different circles of friends. She loved her church, family, friends, her jewelry and clothes. She prayed the rosary everday.
She lived her life to the fullest by traveling and joining many different social groups. She enjoyed spending time with her family, but nothing gave her more pleasure in life than the time she spent with her grandchildren whom she loved dearly.
Marilyn is preceded in death by her parents Charles and Edna Karstetter, and her loving husband of 37 years James Mark Gault who died on August 19.2002. She is survived by her son James Henry Gault and his wife Sara of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and her daughter Cristina Elaine (Gault) Lowe and her husband Brian of Olathe, Kansas. Left behind to cherish her memory are her two grandsons Ryan Christian Gault and Brandon Lyle Gault. Marilyn is also survived by her sister Barbara Klein and her husband Veryl of Raymore, Missouri, nephews Doug Klein, Jeff Klein and Steve Klein all of Lee’s Summit, Missouri as well as great nieces and nephews. On the Gault side of the family, survivors include brother-in-law Ed Gault of Oklahoma, nephew Greg Gault and wife Crystal of Oklahoma along with two great nieces. Nephew Jeffrey Gault and wife Christina of Coventry, Rhode Island along with a great nephew and niece. Brother-in-law Joe Gault and his wife Pat of Ozark, Missouri. Nephew Joe Gault and wife Jill of Shell Knob, Missouri along with great nieces. Niece Leslie Young and husband Brent of Highlandville, Missouri and a great nephew.
Marilyn taught us some valuable lessons in life – faith and God first, but also positivity, perseverance and commitment with love and kindness. Marilyn had many other friends not mentioned here. Some have passed on and are with her living it up in heaven, while others are here being angels on earth. Marilyn was an inspiration, and her life should be celebrated and remembered.
Marilyn will be cremated according to her wishes. Funeral Services are scheduled for Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at St. Paul Catholic Church 21650 West 115th Terrace Olathe, Kansas. Visitation 1:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m. The Rosary will be prayed at 1:45 p.m. with a Funeral Mass starting at 2:00 p.m. Immediately following the Mass food will be provided for family and friends. Memorial contributions can be made “In Loving Memory of Marilyn Ann Gault” to: St. Paul Catholic Church, Ascend Hospice or Village Shalom.
The family would like to say special thanks to the staff at Village Shalom (especially Hiliary, Taylor, Donna, Vinny, Linda, Zanette) Another special thank you is to staff from Ascend Hospice. Marilyn received such joy from the nursing staff visits, activities and music provided.
Condolences may be offered at www.McGilley-Frye.com
