Marlene Craft, daughter of the late Leon Craft and Flossie Turner Craft was born on November 10, 1961 in Dexter Missouri and departed this life on May 2, 2024 at her residence in Bernie, Missouri at the age of 62.

Marlene was retired but had worked several jobs throughout her life, including Arvin's as well as construction. She was also a member of the Corner Gospel Fellowship of Bernie, Missouri. Marlene enjoyed fishing, riding the back roads and just spending time with her family and friends.

Marlene is survived by two daughters, Christina Craft of Dexter, Missouri and Natalie Robison (Dinker) of Dexter, Missouri; by four brothers, Bill Craft of Bernie, Missouri, Danny Craft (Sherry) of Malden, Missouri, Robert Craft (Sheila) of Bernie, Missouri, and David Craft (Karen) of Dexter, Missouri; four sisters, Linda Strickland of Bernie, Missouri, Patricia Riddell (Charlie) of Campbell, Missouri, Marilyn Rushing of Dexter, Missouri, and Kayeela Sugg of Dexter, Missouri: four grandchildren Tyler Thornton, Peja Thornton, Levi Kestner and LeeOnnah Kestner.

Other than by her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Mike Craft and Keith Craft; and one grandson, Taylor Thornton.

There will be a celebration of life conducted on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at 14008 County Road 403, Dexter Missouri. This event will be to celebrate Marlene's life, share laughs and stories. This event is open to anyone that would like to attend.