Marilynn Openshaw

Funeral services for Marilynn Florence Openshaw, 74, who passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014 in Roswell, are scheduled for 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church The Reverend Dale W. Plummer will be officiating with burial to follow at South Park Cemetery. Marilynn will lie in state on Monday, March 3, 2014 from 5 7 P.M. at Ballard Funeral Home.

Marilynn was born on March 4, 1939 in Buffalo, New York to William Herbert Openshaw and Florence Maloney Openshaw. Her mother Florence Openshaw survives her she is also survived by her sister Bonnie ONeal and husband Chuck, nephews Dr. Bryan ONeal and wife Denise grandnieces Kathryn, Kara Lynn and Elyssa of Valparaiso, ID Michael ONeal and wife Nancy of Sonoma, CA nephew David Sean ONeal and wife Siobhan and grandniece Reilly Nicole of Raleigh, NC nephew Jason ONeal and wife Gloria grandnephew Charlie and grandnieces Kelsey Louise and Grace Emily and her precious dog Dusty. Her father William Openshaw preceded her in death.

Marilynn graduated from Roswell Senior High School in 1957 and attended St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in Albuquerque, NM for one year and then transferred to the St. Joseph School of XRay Technology and graduated in 1960. She then began her professional career at St. Marys Hospital in Roswell. Marilynn had spent most of her life in Roswell she was active in Pecos Valley Horsemen and showed English Horses. She was the New Mexico Champion for English Equitation and English Pleasure for many years. She was also a member of the American Society of Radiologic Technologist, Senior Circle, and St. Andrews Episcopal Church. She volunteered with the humane society and she was always active volunteering in numerous organizations.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 505 N. Pennsylvania Ave, Roswell, NM 88201, Roswell Humane Society, 703 E. McGaffey, Roswell, NM 88203 or The Sage Foundation for Dogs, 104 Stone Barn Circle, Holly Springs, NC 27540 or www.sagefoundationfor dogs.org.

Visitation

Ballard Funeral Home
910 S. Main
Roswell, NM  88203
Monday, March 3, 2014
5 7 P.M.

Service

Memorial Service

St. Andrews Episcopal Church
505 N. Pennsylvania
Roswell, NM  88201
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
2:00 P.M.

Cemetery

South Park Cemetery
3101 S. Main St.
Roswell, NM  88203

Memorial Contributions

505 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Roswell, NM  88201


703 E. McGaffy St.
Roswell, NM  88201


104 Stone Barn Circle
Holly Springs, NC  27540