Marilyn Lisette Barth
August 31, 1947 ~ February 20, 2025
Born in:
Vandalia, Illinois
Resided in:
Greenville, Illinois
Marilyn Barth, 77, of Greenville, Illinois passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025, in Highland Healthcare Center.
She was born on August 31, 1947, in Vandalia, Illinois, the daughter of Albert ‘Dutch’ and Grace Lee (Dickson) Barth. She was raised on the family farm south of Tamalco and attended school in Greenville. In her youth, she was member of the Tamalco Christian Church and was active in the local 4-H club. After graduating high school, Marilyn embarked on a long and fulfilling career at the First National Bank, in Greenville, where she worked for an impressive 48 years. Throughout her tenure, the bank changed names twice.
She was a lifelong fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and the University of Illinois basketball team. Marilyn was a compassionate and caring person. She took great pride in helping care for her mother and sister, Carolyn. Marilyn had a love for shopping, with a special fondness for shoes. She was also a fan of old movies, loved to line dance and enjoyed dining out with friends.
Preceding her in death are her parents; sister, Carolyn Spradling; brothers, Albert ‘Dick’ Barth and Carl ‘Shorty’ Barth; and brother-in-law, Harry Dale Enloe; nephews, Douglas Enloe and Thomas Hoffman.
Surviving Marilyn are her siblings, Betty Enloe of Keyesport, Illinois, Maureen Frueh of Greenville, Illinois, Lee Roy (Mary) Barth of Keyesport, Illinois, Louis (Carol) Barth of Greenville, Illinois; sisters-in-law, Joyce Barth of Highland, Illinois and Shirley Barth of Greenville, Illinois; numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Assalley Funeral Home, 118 East College Avenue, Greenville, Illinois 62246.
Funeral: 11:00 a.m, Thursday, following the visitation with Rev. Glenn Kreider officiating.
Interment: will follow the funeral service and will be held at Payne Cemetery, Keyesport, Illinois,
Memorials may be given at the visitation and funeral or mailed to the Payne Cemetery, 273 Payne Cemetery Road, Keyesport, Illinois, 62253, in lieu of flowers, plants, and other gifts.
The family has entrusted Assalley Funeral Homes with the ceremonies.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories or to offer condolences to the family.
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Barth family, I was so saddened to read of Marilyn’s passing. We worked together for over 40 years. Had many great times together and fun conversations about sports, travel and fashions. We are in Florida for the winter so I will not be able to attend her service. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. She was truly a great gal.
So very sorry for your loss! You are in my thoughts and prayers!
I share the sorrow, of having to say a final goodbye, with these special thoughts of Marilyn.Marilyn’s life was filled with challenges & even though she was tiny in stature she possessed a mighty spirit, while meeting each encounter with the loving support of family & friends.And, just like the Energizer Rabbit, she continued on along her chosen path. Relatives by birth. Friends by choice. Joined forever by childhood memories.
I am so sorry to read of Marilyn’s passing. She and I worked together at the bank for several years. We were also friends and went on shopping trips and had many meals in restaurants together. Many times these outings included her sisters, Maureen and Carolyn. She was also a big help to me when my mom died with financial dealings at the bank. My heartfelt condolences go to her family at this difficult time.
I am sad to learn of Marilyn’s passing. My mother, Bernice, worked with her at First Bank and considered her a true friend. I remember Marilyn as a very kind and beautiful person. Mom and I extend our sincere condolences to the Barth Family.