Ima Jean Marmon

Ima Jean Marmon, age 89, of Garnett passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 at Golden Heights, Garnett, Kansas. She was born January 10, 1924 at Richmond, Kansas, the daughter of Claude and Jenny Mae (Powelson) Robinson. On February 17, 1944 she was united in marriage to Roy Marmon at El Dorado, Kansas. This union was blessed with seven children. Ima Jean was a homemaker who was able to stay home with her children until they were older. She later drove the bus that her son, Mike, rode from Garnett to Lake Mary at Paola for several years. She owned and operated Ima's Swamp on the south side of the square in Garnett for many years. She later worked as a cook at the Sherwood Inn. Ima Jean was an excellent seamstress and cook. Ima Jean loved her chocolate, but her family was her greatest love and they will miss her sense of humor and her tender loving care. Ima Jean was preceded in death by her, parents; a daughter, Karen Macklin on May 28, 1995; and son, Tim Marmon on November 27, 2009; one grandson, Donald Clyde Robinson Jr.; one brother, Melvin Robinson; three sisters, Jeanette Robinson, Lela Morey and Evelyn Feuerborn. She is survived by her husband, Roy Marmon of the home; three daughters, Shirley Robinson of Paola, Kansas, Rosie Marmon of Garnett, and Goldie Kirkland and husband, Garry, of Garnett; two sons, Mike Marmon of Garnett and Pat Marmon and wife, Laurie of Garnett; 23 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, friends and relatives. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, Garnett. Interment will follow in the Garnett Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6:00 - 7:00 PM, Tuesday evening at the funeral home in Garnett. Memorial contributions may be made to An.A.R.C. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .