Marilyn MacNealy

Marilyn Dayle MacNealy, at 2:53 in the afternoon of August 6, 2015, Marilyn Mac Nealy passed away peacefully at Kobacker House Hospice in Columbus, OH. Marilyn was surrounded by the love of her family at the time of her passing. She was 71 years old. Marilyn was born in the town of Elkview, WV on October 23, 1943 to the late Clarence and May Higginbotham. Marilyn, also known as "Dayle," enjoyed the days of her childhood with her siblings, Barbara Boerner and Russell Higginbotham whom have preceded her in death as well as Charles (Jess) Higginbotham, Ronald Higginbotham, Sheila Robinette, Betty (John) Mc Kibben and twin sister, Carolyn Gayle Dillon, who survive her. At the age of 18, while working at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, OH, she met the love of her life, Kenneth Mac Nealy. Ken and Marilyn were married July 14, 1962 and had 2 children, Kathleen Jane (Scott) Frost and Kevin Jon. Marilyn spent her life as a hardworking woman, a doting wife, and a loving and supportive mother. She became "Mema" in 1987 to her first granddaughter, Kara (Adam) Clayton, later joined in 1992 by Kelsey and in 2000 by Hailey. Marilyn enjoyed spending her time at home with her husband of 53 years and their 2 poodles, Peaches and Pepper. She had a love for movies, word search puzzles and texting on her iPad. The family would like to thank the staff, nurses and doctors of Riverside Methodist Hospital ICU and the Kobacker House Hospice for their top-notch care and support. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Kobacker House Hospice in Marilyn's memory. A celebration of life for Marilyn will take place at Columbia Heights United Methodist Church, 775 Galloway Rd. in Galloway, OH on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 2 p.m. Pastor Nathan Custer officiating. The family will receive guests following the service. Arrangements with the TIDD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY.