Marilynn Birch

BIRCH, Marilynn age 102 of Yellow Springs, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Friends Care Center.  She was born on March 19, 1921 in Xenia, Ohio to the late Ernest D. and Oma M. (Earley) Beatty.  In addition to her parents, Marilynn was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jack Birch; sisters: Eloise Walker and Eileen Flomerfelt and her nephew, Stephen Flomerfelt.  She leaves behind three nieces: Susan Davis, Lori Fawley, and Carol Gaiser and cousin, JoAnne Earley.  Marilynn graduated from Xenia High School and went on to work for 40 years as a secretary and assistant to Dr. Henderson.  She married Jack on April 25, 1964 and loved traveling with him to his various conventions.  Her hobbies included bicycling, flower gardening and canoeing with Jack.  Marilynn attending the Yellow Springs Presbyterian Church and will be sadly missed by those who knew her.  Marilynn will be laid to rest next to Jack in Glen Forest Cemetery.  Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.jacksonlytle.com