Marilyn Ann McLean was born on Sept. 2, 1935, to John William Carpenter and Mary Louise Carpenter. She passed away November 20, 2024, under the care of Integrity Home Care and Hospice. Marilyn attended grade school at Central Point, graduated from Central Senior High School in 1953. Marilyn married William Floyd McLean on January 6th, 1954 which they shared 58 loving years together until his passing in 2012.

Marilyn and Floyd had two daughters, Linda Ann Whitman (husband, Rick Whitman) and Julie Ann McGuire, (husband, Mark McGuire – deceased), three grandchildren – Chad Michael Whitman, wife Laura , Kalie Ann McGuire, James William McGuire, three great grandchildren; Elijah Louis Whitman, Finnley Louis Whitman, Anderson Louis Whitman, which she loved dearly and was always so proud of her daughters, grandchildren
and great grandchildren.

Marilyn is survived by three brothers, Joe Carpenter, David Payne, Lloyd Payne, and one sister Penny Turner. Also survived by sister-in-laws; Janice Payne, Nancy Payne, Pennie Payne, Eileen McLean and Frankie Botts, one brother-in-law, Tim Turner.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her sister, Sue Aton and brothers; John Carpenter, Donnie Payne, Lester Payne.

Marilyn and her husband along with her brother-in-law and sister-in-law operated a registered Holstein dairy farm in Seymour for 43 years. She worked hard on the farm. She had great love for Holsteins and John Deere equipment. Floyd depended on her to know every bull, cow and calf’s name and ear tag number. There was always a roast, potatoes and carrots for our Sunday meal.

Marilyn worked at the Seymour Shoe Factory, the Seymour Apple House and Mc Bee Binders in Springfield, Missouri. After working a 40 hour week away from home, coming home to help with the chores, and the many timeless hours sewing a new dress or outfit for her two daughters in the evening.

In the summertime she was called a second mom to nieces and nephew; Larry, Tony, Rex, Tracey, Kristen, Jennifer and Diana. They loved being part of the farm chores.

She was an avid Nascar and Kansas City Chiefs fan. She made the best coconut cream pies, and always had the best sweet tea for her guests.
Marilyn will be truly missed by family many nieces and nephews and countless friends.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 25, 2024, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, with burial to follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be one hour before services, from noon to 1:00 p.m. Funeral services are under the care of Greenlawn Funeral Home North.