Obituary of Marlene Joan Steward
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On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, Marlene Joan Steward was lifted to Heaven in the arms of the angels at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Marlene was born March 30, 1949 in Lackawanna, NY
Marlene retired in 2019 after several years managing the downtown Roanoke Orvis store. She enjoyed a lifetime in the dynamics of retail where she had a passion for serving others and made many friends along the way.
Marlene loved the atmosphere of the city of Roanoke and adored dance and theater and seasonal drives along the BRP.
Marlene was preceded in death by her parents, Virginia and John Komenda Sr., and her brother John Komenda. She is survived by her partner, Rosie Fox, her daughter and son in law, Jonelle and Drew Hickerson of Deer Park, TX, granddaughters and nieces and nephews.
A memorial will be held this summer, date will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home Chapel (540)366-0707.
A Memorial Tree was planted for Marlene
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, Peters Creek Road Chapel