CHESTERTOWN, Md. - Marlene Elizabeth Owens of Chestertown, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010. She was 76 years old. Born on October 21, 1934, in Laurel, Del., she was the daughter of the late Warren and Kathalene Hastings Boyce. Mrs. Owens was a Loan Review Specialist for the People's Bank of Kent County until 1984. Marlene was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church in Chestertown. Mrs. Owens enjoyed sewing, reading, traveling and crafts, especially dolls. She loved collecting lighthouses, and other related items. Mrs. Owens is survived by her husband, E. Roy Owens; a daughter, Susan Broyles and her fiancé Charles Ashley of Chestertown; a son, Jeffrey Elliott and his wife Cheryl of Seaford, Del.; a step-son, Alan Owens and his wife Melissa of Columbia, S.C.; as well as four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Boyce. Relatives and friends may call 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010, at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home in Chestertown. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, at Christ United Methodist Church Chestertown, where friends and family may call after 10 a.m. Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Laurel, Del. on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, at noon. Arrangements by: Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home Chestertown, MD.
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