Marlene Marie (Thurman) Tabor

Marlene Marie Tabor, 74, of Commiskey, passed away at 2:20 p.m. on Friday, December 1, 2023, at her residence.

Born July 19, 1949, in Louisville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Martha Evelyn (Coates) Thurman. She married Daniel Allen Tabor on July 29, 1968, at their home on Mt. Washington Road in Louisville, Kentucky; he preceded her in death.

Marlene was a very devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed playing guitar and singing, rock and roll music, reading, working crossword puzzles, driving fast cars, flowers and gardening. Marlene also liked to make furniture for doll houses.

Survivors include her son, Chad (Jen) Tabor of Commiskey; her daughter, Patricia Tabor-Patton of Shepherdsville, Kentucky; brothers, Willard (Rita)  Thurman of Shepherdsville, Kentucky and Dan (Dot) Thurman of Louisville, Kentucky; grandchildren, Heather (Brandon) Casebolt and Dusty Smith, both of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, Faith (James) Thompson of New Albany, Josh (Destiny) Tabor, Katie Tabor and Nick Tabor, all of Commiskey; and great-grandchildren, Nalley, Story, Shelby, Ella and Addyline.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and brother, Clarence Thurman.

In keeping with her and her family’s wishes, cremation is planned, and a celebration of life will be planned at a later date. Dove-Sharp & Rudicel Funeral Home and Cremation Service in North Vernon was entrusted with the care of these arrangements.  

Memorials may be made in honor of Marlene through the funeral home to the American Cancer Society or Our Hospice of Jennings County.

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