Marlene Shearer of Sweet Home, Oregon passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013. She was born August 21, 1936 in Borger, Texas to Jesse M. and Delsie (Bain) Hudson.

She moved to Oregon in the early 1970s and lived in both Linn and Lane counties before settling in Sweet Home in September 1998.

Marlene was a registered nurse since 1957. She worked in clinics and with many doctors, but with her love of children she worked mostly in pediatrics. She was a member of Sweet Home Assembly of God and a true prayer warrior.

She enjoyed reading, sewing, gardening, and cooking. She continued her activities even after being declared legally blind 15 years ago.

Marlene is survived by: her husband, Ron; sons, Ron Jr. and Sean; sister, Rochelle of Weaver, Texas; and grandchildren, Nolan, Bryce, Sean, Elias, and Tristin.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, at the Sweet Home Assembly of God.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet Home Funeral Chapel.