Marlene O'Leary, 55, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025, at 3:11pm. She was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was a resident of Amarillo. Marlene brought joy, laughter and warmth to all who knew her.

She was a proud mother to her sons, Anthony, Justin and Stephen and a devoted grandmother to Emma, Logan and Caden. Marlene's love for her family was boundless. She had a generous heart, a wild sense of humor and a fiercely loving spirit that only an O'Leary could carry.

Marlene had a passion for animals, had amazing creativity in her fingertips and a glass of wine was never too far out of reach. Whether she was deep in an arts and crafts project, caring for a furry friend or lighting up a room with her laugh, she lived life with sincerity, strength and a bit of the "O'Leary" charm that made her unforgettable.

Marlene loved her family and would do anything for them. She was a strong woman, who dealt with many hardships in her life. She always tackled those hardships head on and never backing down. Marlene's door was always open with her loving arms ready to greet you.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph O'Leary and Kathleen Caldwell and a brother, Joey O'Leary.

Marlene is survived by her significant other, Steven Reis; three sons, Justin O'Leary-Rippert and wife Megan Keim, Stephen O'Leary-Rippert and Anthony O'Leary and wife Shanna Kessler; a sister, Carol O'Leary-Polowczuk; three beloved grandchildren, Emma O'Leary, Logan O'Leary-Rippert and Caden O'Leary-Rippert; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and her ex-husband, Stephen Rippert.

She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

A GoFundMe has been created to help give Marlene the farewell she deserves. Contributions, kind words and memories are welcome and greatly appreciated.