Marilyn Sue Bumbalough Klein, age 78 of Sparta, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at her home.

She was born Thursday, April 23, 1942 in Sparta, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Orlee and Hassie Eller Bumbalough.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Orlee Bumbalough and Hassie Lee Eller Bumbalough; sister, Virginia Ruth Howell; and brothers, Charles Edward Bumbalough and William Buster Bumbalough.

Survivors include:

Husband of 63 years- William Merril (Bill) Klein

Children- William Jackson (Jack) Klein, Sherry Lee Klein-Howard, and Barry Klein

Granddaughter- Sydney Lee Howard

Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Tim Bumbalough officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Lawn Memorial Cemetery. The family will welcome friends on Saturday from 11:00 A.M. until time of the service at the funeral home.

Pallbearers to serve are Jack Klein, Barry Klein, Mike Sims, Greg Sims, Rick Sims, David Sims, Donnie Bumbalough, Chuck Bumbalough, and Rick Howell.

DUE TO COVID-19, MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO BE WORN INSIDE OAK LAWN FUNERAL HOME DURING ALL TIMES. THANK YOU.

Online condolences may be made to the family at oaklawnmemorial.com