Marilyn Darlene Fluty, age 90, passed away on May 15, 2026, following a brief stay in convalescent care. Marilyn was born to Howard and Doris Jones on January 1st, 1936, in Fort Scott, KS. While attending Fort Scott High School, she met the love of her life, Delbert Fluty. Marilyn and Delbert were married in Fort Scott on October 27, 1953, while Delbert was serving in the United States Army. They subsequently shared nearly seventy years of beautiful marriage. The love and devotion they demonstrated toward one another was a true inspiration to those who had the good fortune of seeing their unwavering commitment to God, their family, and their church.
Marilyn accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior as a young girl. She was a steadfast believer throughout the course of her life, fiercely honoring the message of the Gospel. Having a true servant spirit, Marilyn served the Lord she loved at every opportunity afforded to her. One of her greatest blessings was teaching the Overland Park Baptist four-and-five-year-old Sunday School class for more than half a century. Marilyn is fondly cherished by the hundreds of children with whom she tenderly shared the message of Christ.
Marilyn was a remarkable model of a genuinely selfless and Godly mother to her sons, Steven and Phillip. She was a mother of example, gently and compassionately showing her sons the path to becoming honorable men. She is boundlessly loved and admired beyond measure.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Delbert Fluty, her brother, Larry Jones, and countless cousins and cherished friends. Marilyn is survived by her sons, Steven and Phillip, her sister-in-law, Leah Jones, her nephew, Matthew Jones, her dear and lifelong friend, Ellen Geneva, and a large contingent of cousins. In the wake of her life, Marilyn leaves us with a humble legacy of unbridled sacrifice and the joy of kindness without expectation.
Pastor Tracy Roby will conduct funeral services at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 21st, at the Overland Park Baptist Church, Overland Park, KS. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM Thursday until service time at the church. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 Friday, May 22nd, at the U. S. National Cemetery, Fort Scott, KS. Memorials are suggested to the Overland Park Baptist Missions Program and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.