Marilyn Kay Grattidge passed away in the early evening of Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Wellington Health and Rahab at the age of 86.

She was born in Colwich, Kansas on April 1, 1937 the daughter of James Douglas and Evangeline (Randolph) Southern.

Marilyn attended the Wichita and Andover school systems, graduating in 1956 from Wichita West High School. She then went on to continue her education at Cowley County Community College.

Marilyn married Virgil E. Grattidge in Wichita, Kansas on September 28, 1958.

Through the years Marilyn worked and lived on many military bases including Bermuda and Italy. She had worked in the medical and legal fields before coming to Wellington in June of 1973. She then began her career as an Accredited Medical Record Tech at St. Lukes Hospital with the title of Utilization Review Coordinator for 21 years, retiring in 1998.

Marilyn was a member of the Phoenix Chapter #159 in Wellington. She had also served as a St. Lukes Hospital Board of Trustee member, a past Matron of Phoenix Chapter #159, and also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Winfield.

She enjoyed reading, playing piano, traveling, and took special interest in computers.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Virgil E. Grattidge; sisters: Virginia Liebel, Shirley Adams, and Juanita Johnson; and brothers: Frank Southern, David Southern, Emery Mendenhall, and J.D. Southern. She is survived by her son, Darrel Grattidge of Wellington, Kansas and sisters: Judy Southern Henley of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Jeanne Stahl of Loveland, Colorado.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday, February 26, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The family will be present to greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Christian Church. Interment to follow at Prairie Lawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be given in her name to the Wellington Public Library. Contributions can be mailed or left with the funeral home.

Frank Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. To leave condolences or sign our guest book, please visit our website at www.frankfuneralhome.net.