Marylen Arlene Garvey, active church member

Marylen Arlene Garvey, 87, of Selbyville, passed peacefully Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

Marylen was raised in Rye, N.Y., daughter of Leonard and Marie Schindo. She was a Rye High School alumna and head cheerleader. Her future husband/high school sweetheart, Michael Garvey, was the captain of the football team. Marylen literally made a splash when they were picked for a photo for the local newspaper of Mike splashing a bucket of water on Marylen at the pool; they were inseparable after that.

Marylen worked at the FBI while Mike went to college. After graduating and becoming an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, they were married Dec. 30, 1956, and moved to Hawaii. Marylen was the ultimate homemaker/interior designer transforming a house into a warm, inviting home. Marylen settled in Ellicott City, Md., with her family for many years, becoming their hometown. In their retirement, Marylen and Mike moved to Myrtle Beach, S.C., and that was the vacation spot for family for many fun-filled years.

A few years after Mike’s passing, Marylen reconnected with an old friend, John McKernan, and they had several enjoyable years together. A few of Marylen’s favorite pastimes included bridge, reading, and puzzles, and she was very active in the church. Marylen was a loving and nurturing wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Marylen was preceded in death by her parents and beloved husband, Michael L. Garvey. She is survived by her four children, Donna, Stephen, Michael and Virginia, seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; her brother, Peter; and four nieces/nephews. She was loved deeply and will be sorely missed by all.

Marylen will be interred with her husband, Michael L. Garvey at Arlington National Cemetery at a time to be determined.

Updates will follow on Marylen’s Life Memorial webpage, parsellfuneralhomes.com.

In lieu of flowers, donate to a charity of choice in Marylen’s memory.