Marni Susan (Hancock) Gold of Springfield MO passed away January 22, 2023 at the age of 53 after a very brief battle with a glioblastoma brain tumor.

Marni was born to the late Glen Alan Hancock and the late Claudia Lou (Hackley) Hancock.  Marni is a 1987 graduate of Clever High School and 1995 graduate of Missouri State University, Magna Cumme Laude with a degree in Elementary Education.  Marni was an educator at heart and taught many members in her family about spiritual, nutritional and health matters.  Marni taught school at Sparta, Pleasant Hope and Springfield Public School Districts, but her most cherished district was homeschooling her two boys for their entire educations.

Marni was introduced to her soul-mate, Jeffrey Scott Gold, by her best friend of over 40 years, Tiffany Martin, whose loyal friendship is rare, beautiful and a one-of-a-kind blessing. Marni is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Scott Gold of Springfield, MO.  Jeff and Marni were united in marriage on August 19, 1989.  The two joined  their lives as 19 year old teenagers and after a week, they were constant companions and didn’t leave each other’s side until the Lord called her home.  Jeff and Marni’s commitment and dedication to each other was led by the example of Marni’s grandparents, Robert and Wanda Hackley, of Crane, MO who celebrated their 75^th wedding anniversary in May 2022.  Jeff and Marni’s love created a beautiful and close family.  Marni is survived by two sons, Maverick Glen Gold, his wife Tori-Anne (Carlson)  and granddaughter Nova Skye of Springfield, MO and by her son Mason Jeffrey Gold, his wife Erin (Gilmore) and granddaughter Cadence Sage of Ozark, MO.

Marni was rarely apart from her Shitzsu, Buddy, and he misses her already.  For Christmas approximately 4 years ago, Marni requested Sunday family gatherings a few times a month.  The family loves each other’s company so much they spent EVERY Sunday together thereafter.  The family is so grateful for that time together.  Jeff and Marni enjoyed kayaking, music, camping, traveling and wine tasting, as well wine making.

Marni is survived by a cherished younger sister:  Rachel (Hancock) Powell and her husband Shawn of Republic, MO and two nephews: Hunter Storm Powell and his wife Abby Vaughan of Kansas City, MO and Jacob James Powell of Republic.  Rachel and Marni have an unbreakable bond that goes well beyond the definition of sisters.  What started as a slip of tongue, the title “BIRD” would forever become their term of endearment for each other.  Marni and Rachel’s most cherished memories were sister pool days, random 80s dance parties in Marni’s kitchen, and weekly casita camper conversations where the girls would experience many adventures, while never leaving the driveway.

Marni’s and Jeff’s life was grounded in their faith. They raised their children to become Christians and her faith never wavered even knowing God may call her home early.

Marni was preceded in death by her parents: Glen Alan Hancock in Clever, MO and Claudia Lou (Hackley) Hancock of Ozark, MO.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Greenlawn East, 3540 East Seminole St, Springfield, MO.  Funeral services will be held Friday, January 27, 2023 at 10:00 am also at Greenlawn East.  Burial to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Clever, MO.   The family would love to ask any family and friends in attendance Friday to come prepared to share a memory or story of Marni if you feel led to do so.  It would be so special.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to: Lost & Found Grief Center, 1555 S. Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65804 or would welcome food contributions delivered to Veranda Vistas Apartments, 3rd floor Community Room, 565 West Bryant St, Springfield, MO between the hours of noon and 2 pm on Friday, January 27, 2023 (Building is located to the north of Bryant and is blue & yellow and brown & tan, use main entrance).