Ms. Marlene Myers

Marlene Reed Myers, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 31, 2023. She was born on October 9, 1934, to Ina Reed Hicks and Leroy Reed, Sr. in Kansas City, Missouri. Marlene graduated from Lincoln High School in 1952 and attended Lincoln Junior College of Kansas City, Missouri. Marlene’s work experience spanned over 33 years with the U.S. Government. Her career began at the Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center (formerly VA Center Wadsworth) in Leavenworth, Kansas followed by the Department of Army Finance and Accounting office at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. She transferred to Fort Carson, Colorado and worked for the Department of Army Finance until her retirement. Following retirement, she relocated to Kansas City, Missouri to be closer to family. Marlene was a dedicated member of the Gregg Tabernacle African Methodist Episcopal Church. For several years she taught in the education department, served on the Courtesy Club, Usher Board and sang in the Senior Choir. She was well known in the Leavenworth community as an excellent seamstress. Throughout their childhood, she made all the clothing for her three daughters, including special occasion gowns and matching outfits for the girls and their dolls. Often faced with limited resources, she generously crocheted a variety of afghans for an extended network of friends and family. In addition to her parents and step-father Wayman Hicks, she is preceded in death by her brother Leroy Reed, son Robert Eugene Jackson and daughter Carla Yvette Jackson. Marlene is survived by her daughters; Marla Jackson Williams, Ruth (Marvin) Moss and Karen Jackson; grandchildren, Johar Moss, Kissom (Misty) Moss, Mekan (Syndie) Moss, Rebekah Jackson, Sydney Williams and Mitchell (Niya) Coulter; great-grandchildren, Saniah Moss, Carter Jackson, Maisley Moss, Kennedy Moss, Kelcen Moss, Hailey Hibler, several nieces and nephews and a special friend, Rosetta Martin. The family wishes to thank the staff at The Gardens at Aldersgate, Topeka, KS and a special thank you to Cindy Rush from Prairie Wind Hospice. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Prairie Wind Hospice, P.O. Box 641, Baldwin, Kansas, 66006. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 20, 2024, 11am at Gregg Tabernacle AME Church. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will from 10am-11am at the church. Service conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons. Condolences may be shared on our website.

Ms. Marlene Myers

October 9, 1934 - December 31, 2023