Marlene Elizabeth (Nichols) Athey

Marlene Elizabeth (Nichols) Athey

     KEYSER, WV – Marlene Elizabeth (Nichols) Athey, 85, of Keyser, died on Friday, March 13, 2020 at UPMC Western Maryland.

     Born on May 20, 1934 in Westernport, MD, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Thelma (Footen) Nichols. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Irving “Doc” T. Athey on November 2, 1997; her infant son, Gary Lemon; two brothers, Robert and William Nichols and a sister, JoAnn Wilson.

     Marlene graduated from Bruce High School, Class of 1952 and formerly worked at Jake’s Lounge as a bartender. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Women of the Moose chapter #191 and VFW Post 6775 Queens Point Auxiliary.

     Surviving are her nephews, Bill Wilson and wife Andee and Steve Nichols; her niece, Shonnie (Nichols) Laughlin and husband Mike and their children, Matthew, Shari, Zack and Camden Laughlin; her special friends, John B. and Sue Lusk and caretaker, Katie Roderick.

     Friends will be received at the Markwood Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 from 12:00- 2:00pm. Funeral Services will follow Visitation at 2:00pm with the Reverend Shirley Reed Officiating. Entombment held in Potomac Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made honor of Marlene to the charity of one’s choice.

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