Marlene Ransom, 1938-2015

 Marlene Ransom and her husband Jim were dear friends of my parents, especially as a young couple in the sixties as Jim began was considering beginning a career in the church. I remember visiting them with my parents at their home in West Rome. After my mother retired to Rome and especially after Jim's death, Marlene and my mother often visited together and even traveled together to pastors and pastors' spouses activities.

We lost Marlene at age 77 this week. Today I was privileged to sing "How Great Thou Art" at her memorial service. 

From the Daniel Funeral Home website

Marlene Ransom Obituary

Mrs. Marlene Mae Bush Ransom, age 77, of Rome, GA, died Friday morning, December 4, 2015 at her home.

Mrs. Ransom was born, September 24, 1938 in Arcadia, OK, daughter of the late Marvin R. and Eileen Baker Bush. In 2001, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Jim R. Ransom, to whom she was married June 18, 1960.  

Mrs. Ransom graduated from Edmond High School and Central State College (University of Central Oklahoma) with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree. Mrs. Ransom lived in numerous locations in North Georgia due to being a faithful and loving wife to a United Methodist Minister. She had many employment opportunities in teaching and secretarial work. Among these jobs were Secretary for the Greene County Superintendent of Schools, bookkeeper at the Wesleyan Christian Advocate, and Administrative Assistant at Rome Urban Ministries. She held many offices among the United Methodist Church Women, taught Sunday School; and served on various church committees in all churches. She moved to Rome in 1986 after her husband's retirement and has been a member of Trinity United Methodist Church since that time. 

Survivors include a daughter, Teresa Ransom Mathis of Rome; a son, James Rodney Ransom and his wife, Kristi of Franklin, TN; grandchildren, Lesley Mathis Hatcher and husband, Adam of Rome, Stuart Mathis; Eric Ransom and wife, Courtney of Clarkesville, TN; Brooke, Kristin and Kyle Ransom; great-grandson, Carson Ransom; step-grandchildren, Quentin and Madelyn Earwood; Sister Linda Bush Dever and husband Bill of Edmond, OK; and nephew, Jeff Scott.

Mrs. Ransom's interment was held on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 11 a.m. in Mizpah United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Reverend Andy Woodworth officiating. A memorial service was held on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 3 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church with the Reverend Kenny Ott officiating. The family received friends on Sunday from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. prior to the service.  

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Trinity United Methodist Church, 606 Turner McCall Blvd., Rome, GA 30161. 

Daniel's Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Marlene Mae Bush Ransom.

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Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 4, 2015.