Marilyn Ruth Waldrip

September 20, 1942 ~ July 21, 2024
Marilyn Ruth Waldrip, 81, of Martinsville and a lifelong Morgan County resident, passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of July 21, 2024. She was born September 20, 1942, in Martinsville, to the late Robert and Freda (Arnold) Walls.
Marilyn grew up in Brooklyn and was a proud graduate of Martinsville High School in 1961. She was an avid Artie, attending all her class reunions. Marilyn found herself a young widow when her beloved husband, William “Bill” Rodgers, died in 1971. With three young girls in tow, she became a very resourceful and hard-working lady. She worked as a machine operator for Nice Pak before attending Central Nine Career Center to learn about computers in an effort to secure a better job in the medical field. She worked in registration for the former Wishard Memorial Hospital and retired from Methodist Hospital.
Marilyn loved the outdoors – mushroom hunting, fishing, camping, boating, and was an avid gardener, taking meticulous care of her yard and flowers. Living a full and active life, Marilyn was always up for any adventure. She loved traveling, road trips, and an occasional trip to the casino. Her role as a grandmother and great-grandmother was one that she simply loved, never missing an event or any opportunity to create lasting memories with her family. Marilyn always looked forward to having her entire family together every Christmas when they would gather at her home. Her memory will be forever cherished by her loving family and many friends.
In addition to her parents and her first husband, she was also preceded in death by her second husband, Larry Waldrip; a great-granddaughter, Kyndra Schoolcraft; and siblings, Ellen Perkins, Delores Gilman, and Cecil Walls.
Survivors include her three daughters, Angela (Doug) Trusty, Sheila Bowles, and Julia (Dave) Zimmer; siblings, Ed (Kim) Walls, Russell Walls, Roviena (John) Wagner, Dorothy Hornaday, and James (Rosie) Walls; grandchildren, Christina Hudak, Blair (Brad) Cazee; David (Kayla) Zimmer, Darryl Zimmer, Jessica (Brandon) Kohr, Joshua Zimmer, and Dawson Zimmer; Whitney, Morgan, and Alescia Mathauer, and Tucker Bowles; thirteen great-grandchildren.
Marilyn’s Life Celebration® Visitation will be held at the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, 39 E. High Street, Mooresville. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 12 Noon on Friday, July 26, 2024. Services will begin at Noon, followed by burial at Nebo Memorial Park, Martinsville. Pastor Chris Page will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to Hoosier Harvest Church. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
Sheila, Angie & Julie: I’m terribly sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. She was always really nice to me as a kid hanging around. I remember I could see where you three got your such lovely smiles from. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Your Mother was one of the best people I have ever known. She always treated me like one of her own. I will never forget her smile and big heart. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. We love all of you .
I am sorry to hear about your mother. She was one of the nicest. Thinking of you and your families
Virgil and I only met her once. I enjoyed meeting “Angie’s mom”❣️She had an amazing smile and just enjoyed being around all of us. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. 🙏
My beautiful Mother! I will cherish our memories forever💜 You made it Home💜 Love Julia😇
So sorry for your loss. Prayers and healing for you and your family~🙏💜🙏💜🙏
Such a nice and well written tribute.
Love her beautiful smile.
Albeit way too short, we are so grateful to have Marlyn in our lives.
Our grandchildren are very blessed to have such a loving “Grams”.
Many prayers for peace and healing for all of the family in the days ahead.
What a great lady, full of energy, always ready to get up and go & do. Wire me out just watching her. Such a wonderful neighbor. Always enjoyed time spent with her, whether my porch or hers. One of the only neighbors who liked to neighbor. Lord, I’m going to miss her every day, so much. Betty Crocker, Jesus welcomed you with open arms. Of that I am sure. Goodbye dear friend. I will see you soon.
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Marilyn was a treasured invention to this world. She always had a secret to make something better ❤️ Angie, Julia, and Sheila my heart is with you on such a monumental loss in this library of life.
Fly high sweet Marilyn, you will be dearly missed as well as your inventive spirit !!
I will forever miss my 3rd oldest sister. She had a heart of gold. Always willing to lend a hand and help when needed. I’m sure going to miss her phone calls. She always made our birthdays special with the prettiest wrapped gifts. May she rest in peace.
Mother goose. How I will miss everything about you. I just can’t imagine my life without you in it. You were my rock. My Friend. My everything ♥️ how my heart is breaking. I will miss my phone calls and visits 😢 I love you so much . Your daughter Angie
Mother goose. How I will miss everything about you. I just can’t imagine my life without you in it. You were my rock. My Friend. My everything ♥️ how my heart is breaking. I will miss my phone calls and visits 😢 I love you so much . Your daughter Angie
Mother goose. How I will miss everything about you. I just can’t imagine my life without you in it. You were my rock. My Friend. My everything ♥️ how my heart is breaking. I will miss my phone calls and visits 😢 I love you so much . Your daughter Angie