Marilyn Yarde passed away this week. Her husband, Richard, was deaf and they have faithfully attended New Hope for the past two years, always sitting in the front in the ASL sign language section. She was a lifetime member of the Garrett First Baptist Church, attending New Hope so her husband could have the benefit of the sign interpretation.

Marilyn, age 75, would often fall asleep during my sermons, but always had an encouraging word for me. When I asked her daughter, Betty, what she remembered most about Marilyn, she recalled cutting roses from a rosebush at the home and taking them to residents of the nursing home. She also was active in the ladies’ aid society of her church, working on many fund-raising projects.

I will miss her energetic words. What will you remember about Marilyn?