Marilyn Gordon

Marilyn Gordon, 90, Carthage, passed away June 13, 2021 at her home.
Gordon was born Oct. 12, 1930 in Wichita, Kan., daughter of the late John W. Green and Peaches E. (Qualls) Green. She grew up in Joplin, but lived in many other states as the wife of a career Marine. She graduated from Joplin High School, and Joplin Junior College, then received a teaching degree from Missouri Southern State College. She later earned her master’s degree in Special Education from Pittsburg State Teacher’s College.
She was a dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was currently attending the Carthage Ward.
She was an active member in the Missouri Retired Teachers Association, and the Class of ’48 Reunion Committee. She was a volunteer at the Carthage Crisis Center, and Carthage hospitals gift shops for over 30 years.
In addition to her parents, Gordon was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Richard Kane Gordon; brothers, Duane Green and Johnny Green and her sister, Joan Green.
Survivors include her children, Kristy Stewart of Carthage, Sheryll Judd (Jeffrey) of Oklahoma City, Okla., Rick Gordon (Patti Lynn) of Mesa, Ariz. and Caroline Hinshaw of Monett; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a brother, Ralph Green (Helen) of Joplin and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family members throughout the country.
Funeral service was held June 22, 2021 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Interment followed in Forest Park Cemetery.
The family received friends at Parker Mortuary June 21, 2021.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to your local school, animal shelter, the LDS Missionary or Humanitarian funds, or Camp Quality Ozarks.