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Marrill Dove August 12, 1951 - July 12, 2013

Barnes Family Funerals - Marrill Dove

Marrill Yvonne (Bigler) Dove, age 61 of Ozark and formerly of Willard, passed away July 12, 2013 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield. She was born August 12, 1951 in Humansville, Missouri to Oral and Shirley Bigler. Marrill graduated from Skyline High School in 1969 and graduated from Burge School of Nursing in 1972. After graduation, she was employed by Cox Medical Center in the department of Coronary Care and was assigned to the Coronary Mobile Unit. She later transferred to the Intensive Care Nursery where she worked until she retired in February 2013. Marrill loved working with the little babies and nursing them back to health. Marrill also enjoyed making flags and supporting the Willard Marching Band for 10 years. She attended band concerts and watched her son march with the Cutting Edge Band.Marrill and Gerald Dove met in August of 1972 and were married on November 24, 1972 in Springfield. Marrill was preceded in death by her parents. She is lovingly survived by her husband, Gerald of 40 years and her two children, Angela Dove-McCord and Gary L Dove both of Willard; two sisters, Crystal Bigler-Spencer of Colorado, Julie Kingston and her husband Sid of Urbana, Missouri. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Cordell McCord and Emily McCord, several nieces, nephews and other caring relatives. Marrill loved her family more than life and she will be greatly missed.Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark with Pastor Dennis Metzger officiating. Burial followed in Rose Hill Cemetery, Willard, MO. Visitation was 6 to 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the Children’s Miracle Network in Marrill’s name. On line condolences may be shared at barnesfamilyfunerals@aol.com

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    Karen Dove says
    July 14, 2013 at 10:24 pm

    Gerald, so sorry for your loss.

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    Christine Wiseman says
    July 15, 2013 at 2:46 am

    Oh, Marrill, you brought so many smiles to so many. I can picture you rocking babies and telling a few stories to friends who have passed on. You are missed my friend. Thanks for being you. God bless your family as you watch over them from above. Love, Christine

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    Sullivan Family says
    July 15, 2013 at 8:44 am

    Angela and Family ………
    We are so sorry for your loss. Your mother was one of the sweetest ladies we were honored to have met. I know she will be looking down on you and hugging you with her angel arms daily.
    Cheish the memories and know that you will see her again one day.
    We send with this message love and peace.
    XOXOXOXO
    Randy, Betty & Kenzie Sullivan

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    laura hazell says
    July 15, 2013 at 8:55 am

    Marrill loved her famly more than life itself. It was evident in the many times she shared with us at work in the NICU her fun times with Gerald, her kids and grandkids…the love of a wife, mother and grandmother HAS to live on for it is so INTENSE and all encompassing….so to her family I give my condolences. I would encourage you to remember her laughter, smile and faith combined with her love for all of you—-such a beautiful legacy. To her husband, Gerald….she loved you also with the type of love as only a spouse of so many years can do…one doesn’t know where the other ends or begins without the other….but she would want you to go on and live on and love on….she always so enjoyed enjoying nature with you, Gerald, and through it all, you could see her love for you, too….I pray God holds you all in the Palm of His Hands and that He will give you the peace that passes understanding….Marrill loved life and she would want you to honor her by living yours to its fullest (just as always she did)together…..living and loving and being there for each other in her memory until you all meet again. Marrill was a blessing to all who knew her….and i LOVED her smile and twinkling eyes….she will live on in your memories, i’m sure, as she will live on in those of us who were honored to work with her and know her……
    ABOVE ALL ELSE, Marrill was KIND…that will be my fondest memory of her…for she was kind to me always…..she was a precious soul……..

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    Ann Woods says
    July 15, 2013 at 5:18 pm

    Angela & family, so sorry to hear of the death of your Mom, you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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    John and Pam Jones says
    July 16, 2013 at 1:16 am

    Dear Gerald,
    I was so surprised and so sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. Since we are both retired we don’t see our former fellow Police Dept friends often. It was good to see you at the Judical Building checking people in the front door.
    Our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
    Your former Dispatcher,
    Jayj and Pam Jones.

    1964 E Greenview St
    Springfield, MO 65803

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    Mike and Carolyn Brooks says
    July 16, 2013 at 10:23 am

    Gerald and Family, We are so sorry to hear about Marrill. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. May god provide great comfort to you and the family during this difficult time.

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    Vicki Danback Sennett says
    July 18, 2013 at 6:26 pm

    Marrill and I were in the same nursing class and I remember her well. She was always so friendly to everyone and always had a smile on her face. I was very sad to hear of her passing. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of her family and her dear close friends. God bless all of you at this difficult time.

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    Peggy Hassler says
    July 20, 2013 at 7:07 am

    I was so sorry to hear of Marrill’s sudden passing. Marrill and I were in the same Burge School of Nursing class. She was a very sweet friend and a great nurse. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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