Marilyn C. Foor Allender, 84, of Indiana, passed away with her loving daughters by her side, at The Communities at Indian Haven on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

She was born on January 13, 1939 in Huntingdon to the late Daniel and Alice (Hite) Daugherty.

Marilyn was an instructional assistant for the ARIN Intermediate Unit for 22 years.  In earlier years, she and her late husband, Jack Foor, were very active with the Special Olympics.  Together they held the title of state coordinators of the Armstrong Indiana Counties Chapter of the Pennsylvania Special Olympics.

Marilyn enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and friends, especially large traditional holiday dinners.  Her pies, cookies, and especially her fudge were much-anticipated treats to look forward to.  She also enjoyed shopping, traveling with her late husband and son, ceramics, painting, family game nights, and her dogs.  Above all, she was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

Surviving Marilyn are her daughters Janice Foister of Indiana and Jacalyn (Don) Thompson of Indiana; grandsons Jason (Amanda) Stitt of Indiana, Jack (Shaina) Foister of North Versailles, and Joel Foister of Home; great grandchildren Kathryn and Jackson Stitt; sister Joan Sweger of Carlisle; numerous nieces and nephews as well as son–in–law Tom Foister of Home, and former husband, Ed Allender of Indiana.

In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by her beloved husband Jack Foor, having celebrated 41 years together, in 2000, her son Joe Foor in 2022, and one sister Mary Agnes Lamprey in 2008.

Friends will be received by the family on Monday, March 20, 2023 from 10 AM until the time of service at noon in the Bowser-Minich Funeral Home, Indiana, with Pastor Dennis Marshall officiating. Interment will be private in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Marilyn's memory to the Special Olympics Armstrong Indiana Counties, P.O. Box 101, Elderton, PA 15736.

Marilyn's family wishes to thank the staff and caregivers at The Communities at Indian Haven as well as Hospice 365 for the love and excellent care she had received.

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