With the heaviest heart, I'm sharing the unimaginable loss of our beloved Marlene Harkey. She was tragically taken from us in a car accident on July 9, just minutes from her home.

If you knew Marlene, you know she was truly one of a kind. She was full of fire, love, honesty, and humor. She was the heart of her family and the glue that held everything together. She was a devoted wife, a loving mom and Gigi, dog mama, and hands down the best cook you’ve ever met. Her energy, her loyalty, and her love ran deep.

Marlene’s loss has left a hole in so many hearts. She leaves behind her husband Brian, her children and their spouses, and her beautiful grandbabies and many more loved ones.

So many people have reached out asking how they can help. In lieu of flowers, we’ve set this up to support Brian with the unexpected end-of-life expenses and to help ease some of the financial burden during this devastating time. There’s absolutely no pressure and your prayers, love, and kind words mean everything. But if you feel called to contribute, please know how deeply appreciated it is.

We’ll be sharing details for her Celebration of Life soon. Date still to be determined.

Thank you for keeping Marlene’s memory alive and loving her right alongside us.