Marlene Marie Davis

November 19, 1936 - December 26, 2021

Marlene Marie Davis, age 85 of Marysville, formerly of Zanesville, died, Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Memorial Gables in Marysville, OH. She was born Thursday, November 19, 1936, in Zanesville, the daughter of Roy Troutt and Ruth (Paxton) Troutt. In 1954, she was married to James Davis, who preceded her in death on Monday, September 5, 2011. Marlene attended St. Thomas Schools and graduated from Bishop Rosecrans High School in 1954. She worked for Essex Wire and JC Penney. Marlene resided in the Seton Square Apartments for many years. She is survived by one daughter: Barbara Vakaleris, two sons: Jerry Davis, and Dr. Gary (Mary) Davis; six grandchildren: Ana Vakaleris, Athena Vakaleris, William (Catherine) Davis, Elizabeth Davis, Jenny Davis, and Andy Davis; two sisters: Rose Troutt, and Shirley Joiner In addition to her husband of 57 years, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Robert and David Troutt, one sister: Carol Troutt and one grandson Dimitrius Vakaleris. Due to current health concerns visitors are asked to wear a mask and maintain social distancing. Friends may call from 12 noon to 1:00 PM on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at the Hillis, Combs & Nestor Funeral Home, 935 Forest Avenue, Zanesville where a funeral service will be held at 1 PM with Fr. Jan C.P. Sullivan officiating. Burial will conclude in the Greenwood Cemetery Zanesville. To sign the online register book or to send a personal condolence note please visit www.hilliscombsnestor.com.