Marilyn Janet Trude

Funeral services for Marilyn will be held on Friday, August 9, 2024, at 10:00am at Claremore Church of God 7th Day with burial following at Oakhaven Memorial Gardens in Claremore, OK. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home from 1:00pm-7:00pm with family receiving friends from 5:00pm-7:00pm. 

Marilyn Janet Trude, 76, passed away peacefully at her home in Claremore, OK, on Sunday, August 4, 2024. She was born on October 25, 1947, in Deming, New Mexico, to Odes and Ora (Hopkins) Brunson. Marilyn spent her early years moving around with her family before they settled in Inola, OK, where her father owned a lumber mill and farm. Growing up in Inola, Marilyn learned the value of hard work, which stayed with her throughout her life. She graduated from Inola High School and was a housewife and mom before working many years as an insurance agent for Farmers in Claremore.

Marilyn was a devoted Christian and a lifelong member of the Claremore Church of God 7th Day. She accepted the Lord at the age of 12 during a revival meeting. Her faith was a cornerstone of her life, and she dedicated herself to serving the Lord. Her unwavering belief in God was a guiding light for her family and friends.

Later in life, Marilyn found love with Larry Trude. Their romance began when Larry, sent her a dozen roses and invited her to dinner. They quickly became inseparable and soon married, blending their families. Despite the challenges that can come with merging families, Marilyn and Larry loved all their children equally. Together, they enjoyed traveling and took many long motorcycle rides across the United States, including memorable trips to Alaska and Canada. 

Above all else, Marilyn cherished her family and her faith. She was a loving wife, a dedicated mother, and a proud grandmother. She always made time for her loved ones and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Marilyn will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Odes and Ora Brunson; her son, Jason Trude; sisters, Joyce Hinds, Paulene Lee, Maggie Hazelwood, Kathryn Anderson, Evelyn Krigbaum Reynolds; brothers, Garland (Guy) Brunson, Jimmy Brunson, and Mike Brunson. 

Marilyn is survived by her devoted husband, Larry; sons, Tiger Trude and wife Melissa, Jerry Thomasson, Billy Trude, and Steve Thomasson and wife Tiffany; daughters, Marilyn Jan Clifton, Sherri Grisham and husband Rick, Kathy LeeAnn Marlin and husband Matt, and Sarah Atchley and husband Josh; daughter in law, Mari Chu Trude; one brother, Lavell Brunson and wife Lavetta. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.