Marilyn Joy Gipe, 89, of Brownsburg and formerly of Bedford, passed away on June 22, 2024 at the Brownsburg Meadows in Brownsburg, Indiana. Born February 8, 1935, she was the daughter of Ronald Brooking and Zula (Hawkins) Brooking. She married Daniel A. Gipe on August 23, 1955, and he preceded her in death on March 30, 2019.

Marilyn graduated from Bedford High School with the class of 1953 and had worked at the Bedford National Bank and SS Kresge many years ago. She had attended First Church of God in Mitchell and Bedford, Donica Church of God, First Baptist Church in Bedford, and most recently, Westlake Community Church of God in Indianapolis. She had participated in Rural Youth of Lawrence County and was a former Pink Ladies Auxiliary volunteer at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Marilyn enjoyed bowling, ceramics, and playing Euchre with her and Dan's many friends over the years, but she was most famous for sending cards and letters, and for her warm and loving hugs!

Surviving to cherish the memory of Marilyn are two sons, Tim Gipe of Mt. Vernon and Jon (Debbie) Gipe of Bedford; a daughter Lynn (Gary) Jump of Brownsburg; three grandchildren, Kasey (Jeremy) Rouse of Indianapolis, Matthew Jump of Brownsburg, and Jordan (Brittany) Gipe of Mooresville; 3 great-grandchildren, Xander Rouse, Jackson Gipe, and Blakelyn Gipe; many nieces and nephews; and was loved by all.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Daniel; one sister, Donna Boyle; and one great niece.

Funeral services celebrating the life of Marilyn Joy Gipe will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford with Rev. Dale Roddy officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memorial Gardens, Bedford. Friends may call from 11:00am until the time of the service on Tuesday at Ferguson-Lee Chapel. To honor Marilyn's memory and to celebrate her new life, wear bright or colorful clothing as she loved color!

Memorial contributions may be made to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI Indiana, Inc., 921 East 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46240. Tax ID# 35-1640701.

Memories and condolences may be shared and flowers ordered at www.FergusonLee.com.