Marilyn L. Hale

Marilyn L. Hale, age 78 of Anna, died Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born February 16, 1948 in Ullin, the daughter of Jesse James and Ruby Etta (Morris) Scronce. She married Mack Irvian Hale on September 17, 1971 in Slaughtersville, KY. He preceded her in death on February 14, 2021.

Marilyn was a member of the First Christian Church for many years. She was a loving caregiver to her family. She enjoyed traveling in the semi with Mack when he was still working. Marilyn has thoroughly enjoyed living at the Voyage Senior Living the last several years, the friends she made, and the memories shared brought her joy. She loved to sing and dance, and always up for good conversation.

Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Angela Gayle Hale of Jackson, MO; grandchildren, Destiney Breanna Hale, Miranda Lynn Hale, and Danyell Suzanne Hale; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Brenda Sue Sanders of House Springs, MO and LouAnna Hertlein of Hillsboro, MO; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Mack Hale; son, Richard “Ritchie” Hale; and sisters, Bonnie, Paulina Rolen, and Barbara Taylor. She will be dearly missed.

Funeral services for Marilyn Hale will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 9, 2026 at the Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna with Bill Littrell officiating. Interment will follow in the Anna Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the service hour at 10:30 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home to assist with final expenses. Donations may be made online using the link below. Envelopes will also be available at the funeral home.