Marlene Connelly
July 12, 1965 - August 10, 2020
Marlene Connelly, 55, of Henrico County passed away on 08/10/2020. She was the daughter of Edward Jackson and Alice Woods. She was born July 12, 1965 in Long Island, New York. She moved to Virginia with her family in 1994. During her three-year battle with cancer Marlene still lived life full of passion doing the things she loved. She continued to hike, travel, and explore the world with a smile on her face. Her travels included cruising the Caribbean and Mediterranean, and visiting National Parks, with Yosemite, Yellowstone and Zion being some of her favorites. She will always be remembered for her energy and enthusiasm to live every day to the fullest, enjoying life's precious moments big or small, and her ability to brighten anyone's day. Marlene is preceded in death by her parents, Edward Jackson and Alice Woods Jackson, and sisters Sandra Andersen and Susan Johnson. She is survived by her loving husband Jeff Connelly, son Chase Hounshell, stepsons Jeffrey Connelly and Gregory Zimmerman, stepdaughter Marisa Connelly, her two sisters, Debra Merganthaler (Dave Merganthaler), Erica Burns (Joe Burns) and nieces and nephews. In place of a funeral service, a private celebration of life will be held with her closest friends and family. In lieu of flowers her family suggests a donation made to cancer research.
Marlene Connelly, 55, of Henrico County passed away on 08/10/2020. She was the daughter of Edward Jackson and Alice Woods. She was born July 12, 1965 in Long Island, New York. She moved to Virginia with her family in 1994. During her three-year... View Obituary & Service Information