Marilyn Joan Sproull's Obituary
Marilyn Joan Sproull, 85, passed away March 2, 2017. She was born September 16, 1931 in Metamora, Ohio to the late Ralph and Mildred (Aten) Emerson.
She was the owner of Rapids Food Market for 20 years and was a member of Morenci Methodist Church. She enjoyed riding her bike, playing cards, going on picnics, ceramics and socializing with her friends. Marilyn came to Manatee County in 1994 from Grand Rapids, Ohio.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, James Robert Sproull of Palmetto; daughters, Susan Summers of Catoosa, Oklahoma and Michele Sproull of Marquette, Michigan; 2 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made in Marilyn’s honor to TideWell Hospice in Ellenton or to the Alva N. Sidle American Legion Post #232 in Grand Rapids, Ohio. Memories and condolences may be placed online at www.SkywayMemorial.com.
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