Marilyn Lee Klock, of Dallas, Texas December 31, 1944 December 10, 2023 Marilyn was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 31, 1944. She was a beloved wife, partner and friend. She graduated from Melrose Academy, in Melrose Park, Pa., and received her B.A. from The College of Notre Dame of Maryland - Baltimore. She had a passion for the color purple - especially Purple Martins, a love of the outdoors, and all of God's creatures. Among her companions through the years have been six, Manx (tailless) cats. Her successful career choices reflected a wide arc of interests - teacher, social worker, Zamboni operator, V.P. of a Dallas Market Center showroom, and a marketing specialist in healthcare. Marilyn had great poise, balance, timing and calm. Her sense of humor served her well in the difficult straits of life, and she is remembered as witty, sensitive, caring, and generous. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leopold and Marian Edmunds and her husband, Peter J. Klock. Left to honor Marilyn and remember her love are devoted friend, Mark Tarletz, and her cherished Partner, Brian Moran, and their cat, MargauX. Please join us in remembering, and honoring Marilyn L. Klock at a Memorial Mass: January 19, 2024 - 11:30 AM St. Rita Catholic Community 12521 Inwood Road Dallas, Texas 75244, A brief reception will follow the Mass. RSVP: Brian Moran 972-672-6603 brian@mkta.com Please make donations in her name to: Dogs for Better Lives, 10175 Wheeler Rd., Central Point, OR 97502. www.dogsforbetterlives.org 1-800-990-3647 To view Marilyns remembrance page please click link: https://my.gather.app/remember/marilyn-klock