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Marlene Moore Palmer Obituary

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Marlene Moore Palmer

Jefferson City, MO

December 13, 1937 - October 10, 2021

Marlene Moore Palmer Obituary

Marlene M. Palmer, 83, of Jefferson City, passed away on October 10, 2021 at Oak Tree Villas with her family at her side. She was born on December 13, 1937 in Searcy, Arkansas; the daughter of the late Dr. Marlin and Ruth (Moore) Garrison. Marlene was united in marriage on June 12, 1960 in Searcy, Arkansas to Dr. Russell G. Palmer. She was a 1951 graduate of Searcy High School. Marlene went on to graduate from the University of Arkansas and the Southern College of Optometry where she met her future husband, Russell. She enjoyed playing bridge with her girlfriends, watching old movies and cheering for the Arkansas Razorbacks and St. Louis Cardinals. Marlene was fond of her view of the Missouri river and spent countless hours watching the boats meander down the water way. Most of all she loved her daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Marlene is survived by her daughter: Gaiya Henley (Thomas); grandchildren, Russell Henley (Heather), Marcus Henley (Emily), Erika Kirchner (Zach) and Emily Braun (Darin); great-grandchildren, Weston, Maddox, Graham and Adeline Henley, Hailey, Hannah, Heidi and Henry Henley, Kinsley, Kora and Wyatt Kirchner, and Palmer Grace Braun. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Dr. Russell Gay Palmer and great-grandchild, Baby Braun. Friends will be received from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Houser-Millard Funeral Directors. Private graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Hawthorn Memorial Gardens. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hospice Compassus of Central Missouri or St. Martin’s Catholic School. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, Missouri 65109 (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.millardfamilychapels.com.

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