Marilyn A. Folk, 88 of South Coffeyville, OK, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, surrounded by family at Labette Health in Parsons, KS.
She was born on December 24, 1936, to Hubert D. Baker, and Margaret V. (Reust) Baker in Topeka, KS. The Baker family relocated to Coffeyville, KS where Marilyn attended Field Kindley High School, and Coffeyville Community College. Marilyn had a passion for roller skating in high school and subsequently won the National Speed Skating Championship.
On June 11, 1957, Marilyn married the love of her life Robert (Bob) Folk. Together, they made a home in South Coffeyville, OK where they raised five beautiful children. For 55 years, Marilyn and Bob owned and operated the Southern Supper Club in South Coffeyville, OK where they provided superb service and high-quality dining experience.
Marilyn was introduced to Holy Name Catholic Church in her early 20s by her dear friend Helen White Caresio. Her faith quickly became the cornerstone of her life, and she devoted herself to sharing it with others. A hardworking, loving, and selfless woman, Marilyn found her greatest joy in being with her family. She was blessed with many children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren but to countless loved ones, she was “Mema”.
Later in life Marilyn married Bill G. Lowe and made their home in rural Wann, OK.
Surviving to cherish her legacy, are her children, Debbie Allen and husband Jupe of Edna, KS, Jules Folk of South Coffeyville, OK, and Jim Folk of Lenapah, OK; her siblings Steve Baker and wife Debbie of Frisco, TX and Kathy Clark and husband Merle of Pittsburgh, KS; her grandchildren Jordann Madewell and husband Martin of Collinsville, OK, Brooke Callahan and husband Jake of Lenapah, OK, Katie Greer and husband Stevie of Edna, KS, Kelli Allen of Edna, KS, Jake Folk and significant other Katelyn of Wann, OK, Maggie Johnson and wife Paige of Broken Arrow, OK, Jessica Graves and husband Billy of Lenapah, OK, Savanna Johnson and fiancé Andrew of Coffeyville, KS, Blake Folk of Lenapah, OK; her nieces Jennifer Williams and husband Jeff of Hays, KS, Kimberly Hunt and husband Hank of Frisco, TX; her nephews Phil Baker and wife Becky of Frisco, TX, Jason Clark of Lawrence, KS; her great grandchildren Hurli Callahan, Stockton Scott, Saylor Madewell, Paityn Callahan, Parker Allen, Easton Graves, Blakeli Callahan, Spencer Madewell, Sawyer Madewell, Ty Callahan, Everly Graves, Ellison Graves, Bowen Folk, and Preslee Greer.
She is proceeded in death by her parents Hubert and Margaret Baker, husband Robert (Bob) Folk, daughters Brenda Sue Folk and Angie Folk, and companion Bill Lowe.
Friends may call on Sunday, February 16th from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville.
A Rosary Vigil Service will be at 5:00 P.M Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Holy Name Catholic Church in Coffeyville, KS.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M Monday, February 17, 2025, at Holy Name Catholic Church with Father James Schibi officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Coffeyville, KS.
The family suggests memorials to the Holy Name Catholic Church; contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed c/o David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.
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David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville is in charge of arrangements.
