Marilyn Steidley, 71, of Eufaula, OK, died Saturday, August 21 ^st , 2021 as the result of injuries received in an automobile accident. Marilyn always said she wanted to join the Father before or with her beloved husband, Gil and that wish was fulfilled.

In her own words: "I have had the most incredible life, husband, daughter, and family. The last twenty-two years (her marriage to Gil) have been heaven on earth. I am with God and I am happy. No matter how I died, that is not what I want you to remember. What I want to impress on anyone reading this is that thanks to my Lord, Jesus Christ, I will live eternally. And it's your job to show up so that we can be together again.

I have spent my life so that in this situation I wouldn't have to leave a long letter telling people how I felt about them. I loved you all and you know it. My family and "family" has been the best blessing of my life. I have a whole new adventure to look forward to and will be busy with my new life but I will be waiting for you to share in this eternal blessing. Live long and be happy. And show up."

Marilyn is survived by: her mother Marjorie Manley, sisters Carole (Terry Pettet) Angle, and Jan Manley; daughter, Jansen (Don) Fredal, and grandsons Baker and Anderson Fredal; step-son Wally (Staci) Steidley and granddaughter Sydney (Austin) Whitmore and grandson Caleb (Emily) Steidley; step-daughter Julie (Cossy) Pachares and grandsons Joshua Andrew, and Benjamin Pachares. Along with many "family" members of the heart.

A celebration of life will take place September 2nd, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at Cedar Ridge Christian Church, 4010 W New Orleans St., Broken Arrow, OK 74011.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Convoy of Hope or Inheritance of Hope or McAlester Compassion Pregnancy Center.