Peace and condolences to all of the Crow families. May Marilyn rest in the Peace of Christ. I do remember her from attending a birthday party for Becky at your childhood home on Hampton. God bless you all. Find comfort in her journeys end with Christ our Lord.
Marilyn A. Crow (Malone), 93, passed to eternal life on October 25, 2026.
The funeral mass will be at 1:00 PM, Wednesday December 2, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Chapel, 6700 E. 45th street North, Bel Aire, KS. St. Elizabeth Chapel is located on the Catholic Care Center Campus and has a separate outside entrance. A private family interment ceremony will follow.
Marilyn was born November 2, 1932 in Wichita Kansas to parents Leo and Violet Malone. She graduated from Cathedral High School.
She spent her early years as wife, mother, and homemaker for her four children and husband. After her children were grown, Marilyn returned to Wichita State University obtaining a degree in Women’s Studies. She was also a founding member of the Wichita Assistance League, founded in 1985, and the Operation School Bell foundation which provides school clothing and basic hygiene to underserved school children. Marilyn also enjoyed taking sculpting and art classes at Wichita City Arts.
Marilyn is preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Violet Malone (Wright); husband, Harry E. Crow. Jr.; son H. Randy Crow; brothers Robert F. Malone; Leo Jackson (Jack) Malone Jr.; and one grandchild, Bryan H. Crow.
She is survived by her sister, Victoria (Gordon) Cheney of Decatur, GA; children, Brad (Sheila) Crow of Oklahoma City, OK, Michelle Crow of Greensboro, NC, Becky (Ron) Peine of Overland Park, KS; grandchildren, Megan (Derek) Ellwood, Alyssa Crow, Alianna Crow, Rachel Crow, Alan Peine, and Mitchell Peine; great-grandchildren, Addyson Ellwood, Brecklyn Ellwood, and Madelynn Crow along with many nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank Shepherds Crossing and The Catholic Care Center for the wonderful accommodations the past 6 years and Harry Hynes Hospice of Wichita for the skillful and compassionate care during the last weeks of her life.
In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with: Catholic Care Center, 6700 W. 45th St. North, Bel Aire, KS 67226; Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuaries — East Wichita.
Services
Funeral Mass: Wednesday, December 2, 2026 1:00 pm
St. Elizabeth Chapel at Catholic Care Center
6700 E. 45th St. N.
Bel Aire, KS 67226
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Marilyn A. Crow 's name.
Catholic Care Center
6700 E. 45th St. N.
Bel Aire,
KS
67226






