Marlene A. Girard

Marlene A. “Baxter, Foix,“ Girard passed away Saturday August 3, 2019 at her residence.  Memorial services will be 5:00 p.m. Thursday August 8, 2019 at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel.  Visitation will be from 3:30 until 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Marlene was born November 26, 1949 in Sioux City Iowa the daughter of Merl and Alta (Sitzmann) Baxter.  She graduated from Heelan High school and attended NBT Business College.  She was a home maker and was Co - owner and office manager of Girard Top Shop. 

Marlene was previously married to James Foix and Martin Girard.

Marlene enjoyed gardening, BINGO, cribbage, fishing, rescuing injured wildlife and spend many years boating on the Missouri River.  She and her best friend and sister, Nancy, were captivated by supernatural phenomena and enjoyed many trips together to the Crescent Hotel in Arkansas.  Marlene will be fondly remembered by many for her infectious laugh, being a pranksterl, but most of all her great joy was being “Grandma Marmaleen”.

Marlene is survived by her two children: Mona Foix of Sioux Falls and Joel Foix and his Wife (Karisa) of Sioux City.  Two grandchildren Riley and Chase Foix.  Four brothers: Bob and his wife (Maureen) Mike, Chuck and his wife (Liz) and Pat; Three sisters: Nancy Prince, Jody Watson and her husband (Tom), Sue Christensen and her husband (Bill) several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters: Marie and Mary.

Memorials may be directed to Noah’s Hope Animal Rescue.