Marilyn Grace Lively

Marilyn Grace Lively, 67, of Topeka, KS passed away Friday, February 11, 2022, at the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus.

She was born May 22, 1954, in Topeka the daughter of Harvey, Sr., and Frances (Grace) King.

Marilyn was self-employed providing child day care for many years and enjoyed the outdoors spending time fishing and camping.  She was a very caring and loving person.  She chose to continue her caring and giving ways by being a tissue doner.

Per Marilyn’s wishes cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. She is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Lively, a son, Christopher Mzhickteno, along with four grandchildren, Kya Taylor, Kaiden Taylor, Cody Mzhickteno and Tiffany Mzhickteno.  Six siblings, Harvey King, Jr., Alice Thompson, Richard King, Marcia Rhoads, Nancy Rolin and David King also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey, Sr., and Frances King.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations in Marilyn’s memory be made to Midland Care Hospice or Midwest Transplant Network. sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6^th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603.