Marilyn L. Pride. age 77, of Washington passed away at 4:50 am on Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at the Villages at Oakridge. She attended St Simon Grade School and graduated in 1957 from Washington Catholic High School. She was born on January 13, 1939 in Washington to Floyd D. and Ganelle (Smith) Fox. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, American Legion Auxiliary, and Caring and Sharing Group. Marilyn volunteered as a collection counter of the church. She was a former employee at G.C. Murphy''s, Uniroyal, and for K-mart as a cashier-bookkeeper for 15 years. She also worked for Washington Community School Corporation at Lena Dunn where she retired in 2005. Marilyn enjoyed NASCAR, reading, crocheting, and crafts. Marilyn is survived by two brothers, Ralph D. Fox of Plainville and Robert E. Bob'' (Irene) Fox of Washington; two step daughters, Donna R. Pride of Plainville and Stacy D. Padgett of Washington; step grandchildren, Jordan R. Pride of Plainville, and Brody Padgett, and Brylee Padgett both of Washington; step great grandchildren, Shayleigh Pride and Parker Pride. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles R. Charlie'' Pride on July 27, 2012, whom she had married on October 6, 1978. She also was preceded in death by her parents; and grandfather, Alfonso L. Smith. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated a 12 noon on Friday at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church with Father Paul Ferguson as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 AM to 12 noon on Friday at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church. Memorial donations may be given to Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church 315 North East 3rd Street Washington, Indiana 47501 or to Helping Hearts Hospice 1314 East Walnut Street Washington, Indiana 47501. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.edleemortuary.com