Marylyn Jean Covell, age 88, of Frankton, went to be with the her Lord and savior and reunited with her husband, Al Covell, on Friday, August 25, 2023.
Marylyn was born in Angola, IN on October 11, 1934, the second child of Leon and Ardis (Hand) Rozell. She attended Hamilton High School where she was a part of the graduating class of 1953. As a child, Marylyn was a 10-year 4-H member and very active in the Metz Christian Church: She was baptized in 1942, and she was a part of the youth group, youth rallies, and church orchestra.
Marylyn and Al met at a church youth rally during their junior year and started dating. They were planning on going to Lincoln Bible College after high school graduation. However, Dr. Crouch, then the minister of the Angola Christian Church, told them about Milligan and convinced both Al and Marylyn that it was the college that would best prepare them for their vocations. They knew it was the right college for them and they loved every minute they spent at Milligan.
On September 9, 1956, Marylyn married Alvin Beck Covell, and they shared 65 years of marriage together before Al’s passing in April of 2022.
Marylyn and Al were blessed with four children, Charles “Chuck” (Vicki) Covell of Frankton, IN, James “Jim” (Janet) Covell of Angola, IN, William “Bill” (Stephanie) Covell of Pittsboro, IN, Carol Ann (Scott) Sims of Williamsburg, IN; Grandchildren, Kayla (Hunter) Overleese of Frankton, Chad Covell of Frankton, Jennifer (Trevor) Ferrell of Angola, Jessica (Greg) Mullin of Fort Wayne, Chance (Sydney) Dean of Grand Rapids, MI, and Jake Covell of Pittsboro; great-grandchildren, Liam & Eli Ferrell, Grace & Jacen Mullin, Levi & Samara Overleese, and Ophelia Covell; brother, Roy D Rozell; sister-in-law’s, Lilah Sellers and Madeline Porter. Marylyn was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Alvin Beck Covell; parents, Leon & Ardis Rozell; daughter, Carolyn Jean and many sisters and brothers- in-law.
Marylyn graduated from Milligan in 1957, with an A.B. in Business Administration and from Ball State University with a Master’s in Elementary Education in 1986. Marylyn began her career in the Accounting Department at Tennessee Eastman in Kingsport, TN from 1957-1960. She then became a homemaker and gave piano lessons for 16 years so that she could raise her children. In 1976, Marylyn decided to re-enter the workforce as a substitute teacher where she worked all throughout Madison County. After graduating from Ball State with her master’s in education she taught full-time at Frankton Elementary School for 21 years.
Marylyn was a member of the Frankton Christian Church where she was Al’s right hand for many years. She was always dedicated to taking care of and supporting Al through all his endeavors while still being a mother to the kids. She enjoyed playing the piano and organ throughout the entirety of her life, even during her time at the nursing home. Marylyn served as a Sunday School teacher, was known for her raspberry cobbler and cooking, and loved to be around others. She never missed a birthday and would always give a phone call to the kids to sing them Happy Birthday. The family was always a top priority and they always gathered for birthdays and holidays; a family reunion was held every Labor Day Weekend, the past few years she was known as the pretty pink lady at Bethany Pointe.
Visitation for Marylyn will be Wednesday, August 30, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., at Frankton Christian Church, 204 Walnut Street, Frankton, Indiana.
The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 31, 2023, at the Frankton Christian Church, with Rev. Roger Brooks officiating. A Church meal will follow the service.
Burial will follow the meal at Circle Hill Cemetery in Angola, IN. at approximately 2:30 – 3 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Frankton Christian Church or Milligan College.
Online condolences can be given at www.dunnichayfuneralhome.co
