Marlene Ann Newell

December 22, 1947 - December 1, 2020

Marlene Ann Newell, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away December 1, 2020 in Pratt, Kansas. Marlene was born December 22, 1947 in Damar, Kansas to Alfred Edward and Marie Edna (Knipp) Newell, the 5th of 8 children. Marlene joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1972 and graduated from BYU Provo with a Masters in English. Family was important to Marlene, she did extensive family history research. Documenting her family tree back numerous generations. One of Marlene's greatest joys were her children and grandchildren; her son, Randy (Jenny) Zrubek of Siler City, North Carolina, daughter Lisa (Shawn) Sharp of Draper, Utah and 7 grandchildren. Marlene’s hobby was helping others. Outside of her church service, she volunteered in the community helping college bound seniors with applications. She was a trial spectator for the wrongly accused, assisting the legal defense team; her work brought her national recognition. Marlene’s faith was very important to her. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She faithfully served in the Temple. Serving wherever she lived in many auxiliaries as Relief Society President, Early Morning Youth Seminary Teacher and most recently in the Pratt Branch as a Sunday School Teacher to the youth. Her service and friendship were greatly appreciated by those in the community. She was known as someone with great compassion. Funeral services will be held at 5:00 p.m., Monday, December 7, 2020 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Pratt, Kansas.