MARILYN SELVEY

LAMAR- Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Lamar United Methodist Church for Marilyn Sue (Cain) Selvey, 73, Lamar, who died Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Lockwood, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Burial will be in Lake Cemetery.

The family will receive friends prior to the service time, beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Arrangements are under the direction of Daniel Funeral Home.

Contributions are suggested and made payable to Trula Cain Dog Park or L.I.F.E Foundation, in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be shared at www.dfhlamar.com.

Survivors include her husband, Robert, of the home; her daughter and son-in-law, Kara and Lee Eggerman, Lockwood; two sisters, Karen Simmons and husband Max, Lamar and Cheryl Alderson and husband Ed, Sunrise Beach; four grandchildren, Lucas, Addison, Gage and Gavin; a nephew, Matthew Simmons and wife Michelle, Lawrence, Kan. and a niece, Sara Lovell and husband Zach, Saddlebrooke.

She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant daughter, Lauren Beth.

Mrs. Selvey was born Jan. 26, 1949, in Springfield, to Dr. Alvin and Trula (Theel) Cain. She was a life-long resident of Lamar, where she attended all her years of school, graduating high school in 1967. She was an honor graduate of Southwest Missouri State University, earning a Bachelor's Degree in English Education. In 1973 she began her career as a high school English teacher, first at Golden City, followed by 30 years in Lamar High School. After receiving a Master's Degree from Pittsburg State University, she served as the Lamar High School counselor for over 10 years.

She married Robert Allen Selvey on July 22, 1973, at Lamar United Methodist Church and they were blessed by the gift of a daughter, Kara Kristine. God and family were Mrs. Selvey’s highest priorities. She was a devoted wife and mother who delighted in being “Mimi” to her grandchildren. As a member of Lamar United Methodist Church, she taught Sunday school classes, served on many committees and participated in various Bible study groups. When she wasn't teaching or taking care of her family, she loved to travel.

Always active in her community, she served on the Park Board, Lamar R-1 School Board, Library Board, L.I.F.E. Board and as president of the Barton County Humane Society. She enjoyed the fellowship of P.E.O. Chapter EP sisters and the friendships fostered through numerous bridge clubs. Her love of nature, flowers, birds and animals could be readily seen in her beautiful flower beds, numerous bird houses and feeders, as well as in the hospitality and care she provided for countless homeless pets through the years. She shared her green thumb talents, time and effort with the community through her work with her fellow Master Gardeners.