Marlene Emily Williams, age 81 of Hernando, FL went to heaven on May 9, 2023. Marlene was born in Detroit, MI on July 18, 1941 to the late Emil R. and Ethel (Zillman) Sabados. She moved to this area in 1972 from Warren, MI. She was the former owner and operator of the Gold Rush Guns & Gold Pawn Shop in Crystal River.
To say Marlene was special would be an understatement. Marlene loved everyone and she loved life. She trusted Jesus and was truly an angel sent here from God. She was loved by so many and throughout the years acquired nicknames including: Mombo, Marbabe and Momsie. People would say she never met a stranger and had a calm, welcoming, caring smile that made you feel at ease. She had an infectious laugh that would brighten the darkest days.
Marlene enjoyed fishing, bowling, and playing the slot machines at the casino. She knew every flower and loved animals. She loved church, volunteering at the hospital, was a member of the Pilot Club and her favorite was spending time with her family. She never had a harsh word to say about anyone and did not take anything too seriously. Marlene had a heart of gold and is someone that many of us aspire to be. There are not enough words to say how amazing she was and how much she is missed.
Left to cherish her memory are 4 children: Dale Robert Williams of Homosassa, FL; Kenneth Charles Williams and wife Frances of Aiken, SC; Kimberly Marlene Williams and Roy from Hernando, FL; Jamie Lynn Bahadori and husband Alex of Spring Hill, FL; 5 grandchildren: K.C. Williams, Robert Williams, Heidi Williams, Jill Williams, and Ava Bahadori. She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Sabados and daughter Kristy Darleen Williams.
Marlene’s Life Celebration is scheduled on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Ogle officiating. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 1:00 PM until the hour of service
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