Marlene Sue Nalley

Marlene Sue Nalley, 86, of Oakland City, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. She was born on July 9, 1939, in Pike County, Indiana, the third of fourteen children born to George Lee and Eunice (Royalty) Lee. She grew up surrounded by her many siblings and cousins.

On July 12, 1957, she married the love of her life, Ray Nalley. They shared 61 blessed years of marriage before his passing in 2018. Together they welcomed their daughter Tamela.

While raising her daughter, Sue returned to school to pursue her passion for education, earning both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in elementary education. She went on to teach at Winslow Elementary School for 26 years, touching the lives of countless students before retiring. She was a faithful member of First General Baptist Church in Oakland City, where she taught Sunday School for many years. Sue also enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and abroad with her husband and friends, creating many memories along the way.

Above all, Sue treasured her family. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren meant the world to her, and she took immense pride in each of them. She cherished every visit and every opportunity to share in their lives, always offering love and support.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ray Nalley; four brothers, JR, Dallas, Donald, and Ted Lee; and one sister, Mary Elizabeth Mundy.

Sue is survived by her daughter, Tamela Rae Erichsen; her grandchildren, Bryant Ray (Monica) Anderson, Lauren Mae (Andrew) Sass, and Derek Bruce (Alyssa) Anderson; five great-grandchildren; eight siblings, Jerry Lee, Helen Kay Lee, Shirley Ray Lee, George (Tom) Lee, Nancy Jane Heath, Judy Lynn Maikrantz, Tony Lee, and Albert Lee; nine living cousins; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service celebrating Sue’s life will be held Saturday, February 28th at Corn-Colvin Funeral Home in Oakland City. Public visitation will begin at 9:00 am, with a service officiated by Pastor Jeff Bralley beginning at 11:00 am. Entombment will follow at New Liberty Cemetery in Coe, Indiana.

Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Children’s Hospital; envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be shared at www.CornColvinFuneralHome.com. Corn-Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Nalley family.

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