Marilyn Ann Poole, 85, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Redwood of Raymore. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 2, 2020 at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m., all at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Inurnment will follow at Orient Cemetery.

Marilyn was born March 8, 1935 to Clarence and Frances Violet (Knight) Frank in Kansas City, Kansas. Marilyn married Alva Poole and together they worked on the family farm and raised their family. As her children became adults, she decided to pursue her dream of being a nurse and became CNA and CMT certified, primarily working in hospitals in medical surgery. Marilyn was a Harrisonville resident for more than 30 years. She considered herself to be a religious person, although not necessarily a member at any one church. She was a great mother, a very active grandmother who enjoyed all activities with her grandkids, but especially attending ball games with them, and later a very loving great-grandmother. She leaves a legacy of love and strength to those who survive.

Marilyn is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Alva (Shorty) Poole; her son, Alvie Poole; her daughter, Lois Ann Carney; her grandson, Craig Poole; her brothers: Charles Frank, Bob Frank, Leonard Frank, Howard Frank, and Dick Frank; and her sister, Dorothy Thompson. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Johnson; 10 grandchildren: Joe Carney, TJ Poole, Eddie Johnson, Justin Carney, Stacey Miller, Courtney Poole, Kyle Poole, Brandon Poole, Nathan Poole, and Jon Poole; 17 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Margie Stevens; along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family.