Marilyn Darlene Randol
After a lengthy battle with physical illnesses, Marilyn Darlene Randol, of Muscatine, Iowa, went to her reward on Friday, June 16, 2023, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Mo., surrounded by family.
As she knew her reward was near, she never lost her faith, praise or love for God – she remained faithful all the way to the beginning of her eternal life.
She was born on Oct. 25, 1957, in Anna, the daughter of Wilbur and Ruth Emery.
She married the Rev. Gregory W. Randol on April 6, 1979.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 24, followed by a Celebration of Life at New Life Church at 2450 U.S. Highway 190 West in Jasper, Texas. The Rev. Darwin Burks and the Rev. Michael Orange will officiate.
In addition, visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, June 26, followed by a Celebration of Life at Dongola Pentecostal Church at 440 NE Front St. in Dongola. The Rev. Dave Stovall and the Rev. Greg Morrison will officiate.
Her final resting place will be at Camp Ground Cemetery, 275 Camp Ground Rd. near Anna, right across the lane from where her life began.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her infant brother, Dennis Emery; her sister, Janice Smith; in-laws, the Rev. Doyle W. Randol and Alma L. Randol; brother-in-law Terry Randol; and a nephew Derick Teague.
Survivors include: her husband of 44 years; children, Alicia (the Rev. Steven) Brown, the Rev. Joshua (Gina) Randol. She is the loved Lottie to her grandchildren, Shaelin (Calvin-Collin) Wolfe, Emery Brown, Madilyn Brown, Riley Brown, Briceston (Mary) Randol, Eli Randol, Harrison Randol, Sebastian Randol; great-grandchildren Divinity Randol and Tatum Wolfe. Sister Karen (Jim) Vaughn; brother-in-law Bill Smith; brother/sister-in-laws Clark and Vicki Daniels, the Rev. Gary and Cindy Teague, Nancy Randol and the Rev. Gary and Mindy Randol; many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews, as well as many friends from across the country.
Special thanks to the staff of Cox Medical Center South CCU, Cardiac Unit, and Pastoral Care. As well as Pastor Brian McCoy and Harvest Ministries in Springfield, Mo.
Online condolences may be made at www.rileysmithandsons.com. Memorials can be made to RLD Ministries at 4900 Pershing Dr., Muscatine, Iowa 52761.