Edna Merle Marley, age 86, of Cookeville, Tennessee passed away at her residence on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.  Edna was born on Tuesday, March 01, 1938, in Livingston, Tennessee to the late Herman and Lillan Allen.

In addition to her parents, Merle was preceded in death by her first husband and the father of her children Kenneth West; second husband of 28 years, Jim Burroughs; and her third husband of six years, Jesse Marley.  She was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Rachael Jones, and her sisters, Pearl Masters and Glenda Gamble.

Merle is survived by her children: David West (Lori) of Celina, Tennessee, Tim West (Linda) of Summerville, South Carolina, Charles West (Cheri) of Orlando, Florida, and Sandra Thomas (Greg) of Cookeville, Tennessee.  She is also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  A special niece, Robbie Byrd of Cookeville, Tennessee survives as well.

Merle work at Fleet Guard Cummins and retired after 42 years.  loved travelling, especially to Florida.  She enjoyed fishing, and more than anything else she enjoyed gardening.

Funeral Services for Edna Merle Marley will be on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Hall Funeral Home in Livingston, Tennessee with Dr. Jeremy Byrd officiating.  Burial will immediately follow the funeral service in the Eckel Cemetery in Rickman, Tennessee.  The family will welcome friends on Sunday, November 3, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home and then again on Monday, November 4, 2024, from 9:00 AM to the time of the funeral service at the funeral home.

Pallbearers serving will include: Jared Thomas, Colin Thomas, Brian West, Johnny Byrd, Mason Simmons, and Chris Masters.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the Poplar Springs Cemetery Fund.                                                       p