Marilyn Jean Ward was born Sunday, August 31, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio .
she died Sunday, August 2, 2015. her recorded age was 67.
Ward Marilyn J. Ward, age 67, of Columbus, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2015. Preceded in death by parents Pat and Rose (Buty) Ward. Marilyn was a graduate of Columbus North High School and The Ohio State University with a B.A. in social sciences. She was employed by AT&T and retired as Senior Organization Development Consultant for Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs. Marilyn was a member of Leadership Columbus and served on the Board of Leadership Worthington. As an avid reader, Marilyn often described herself as a fount of useless knowledge. She is survived by her loving sister and brother-in-law, Carole and David Strickland; nephew, Adam Strickland; Joseph Strickland, Mary-Jane Strickland, Kelley Strickland, Jessica McDonald; other relatives and friends; good friends, Vicki (Jim) Schmid and Cheryl Malone. Private Family Service will be held. Arrangements by RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High Street, Worthington, OH 43085. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105-3678.