Marlene Coss
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Marlene "Marnie" Coss, 86, of Holly Springs, NC, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2022. She was born August 4, 1935 in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of the late Albert Lazier and stepfather, the late James Neely, and Pearl (McKelvey) Neely, and sister of the late Faye Learn.
Marnie grew up in Pittsburgh and attended the University of Pittsburgh, where she met and married her beloved husband of 64 years Raymond "Ray" Coss.
After moving to Mt. Vernon, IL, Marnie assisted in managing Ray's medical office, as well as actively supporting the medical and local community in endless philanthropic activities and in many official roles with hospital and social organizations, and she was an avid bridge player.
One of Marnie's most enduring contributions was to the Mitchell Museum and Cedarhurst Center for the Arts. Marnie worked tirelessly on behalf of the museum, serving as a Counselor, and volunteering in the museum gift shop and for the Cedarhurst Craft Fair.
Marnie and Ray relocated to West Palm Beach, FL after Ray's retirement. After Ray's passing in January 2021, Marnie moved to the Raleigh, NC area to be closer to family.
Marnie delighted family and friends with her special holiday celebrations and wonderful meals, and always created an oasis of hospitality, humor, good food and kindness. She leaves behind to carry on her memory, her daughters Gretchen Coss of Arlington, VA and Leslie (Dave) MacLeod of NC, and her grandchildren Emily and Ian MacLeod.
Memorials may be made in Marnie's honor to Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, P.O. Box 923, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 or online at [email protected]. A joint celebration of Marnie's and Ray's lives will be held with immediate family at a later date.