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Marilyn Jo (Blagg) Smith, 84, of Topeka, died Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. She was born Sept. 11, 1936, in Centerville, Kan., the daughter of Marvin F. and Sadie G. (Gull) Blagg.

Marilyn graduated from Kincaid High School in Kincaid, Kan. She later went on to attend Clarks Business School. She married Rolland K. Larison, Jr. in 1958. To this union were born three children. They later divorced. Marilyn worked as a secretary but spent most of her time as a homemaker.

Marilyn married Jack L. Smith on March 10, 1984, in Topeka. He preceded her in death on Nov. 6, 2019.

Survivors include her children, Lance "Dusty" (Kate) Larison and Susan Larison of Topeka and Holly (Alex) Decker of Manhattan; her sister, Judith Peery of Baxter Springs; eight grandchildren, Heather, Alaina, Taylor, Hayden, Pantaleon, Jeff, Drew and Cade; one great-granddaughter, Nadia; four step-children, Brian (Mona) Smith of Frankfort, Lauri Smith of Lawrence, Kan., Jodi (Marty) Buchmeier of Overbrook and Brad Smith of Topeka; 10 step-grandchildren, Lisa, Brian, Monty, Mason, Kristi, Stephanie, Gioia, Andrew, Jeremy and Anthony; 11 step-great-grandchildren, Jaron, Jaiden, Connor, Kasey, Malcolm, Leah, Ethan, Kayla, Lane, Keeran and Kamryn.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a step-daughter, Karla Land; and a step-great-grandson, Quinton Schutter.

Marilyn enjoyed time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed crafting, gardening and shopping.

A funeral was held at 10 a.m, Saturday, Feb. 6, at Dove Cremations and Funerals – Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka, Kan. 66610. A visitation took place one hour prior to service time.

Interment followed at Mount Hope Cemetery, 4700 SW 17th Street, Topeka, Kan. 66604

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association – Topeka, 3625 SW 29th St., Suite 102, Topeka, KS 66614.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit http://www.Dove Topeka.com.