Marilyn Sue Morton, 92, of Smithville, MO passed away July 30, 2024.
She was born on May 1, 1932 to Eldon Artie and Cornelia Faye (Shannon) Murphy in Ferrelview, MO where she grew up. Marilyn graduated from Smithville High School.
On August 11, 1950 she was united in marriage to David “Bud“ Morton. After their marriage they lived in Parkville, Gladstone and in 1958 they moved to Smithville where they made their home.
Marilyn worked for Spelman Memorial Hospital and later St. Luke’s Northland Hospital as a Rehab Coordinator for many years.
She was a member of the First Christian Church of Smithville and the American Legion Post 58 Auxiliary in Smithville.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, and her sister, Barbara Scales.
She is survived by her husband, Bud, of the home, two daughters, Stephanie (Bradley) Henson and Tiernie (James) Darr; three grandchildren, Jeromy (Ashley) Darr, Jonathan (Amy) Darr, and Mackenzie (Nick) Messina; great-grandchildren, Charley, Paisley, Greyson, Christian, and Beau; other relatives and many friends.
Private Family Services will be held.
