Marion Outland Hale

Marion Outland Hale, 68, of Almo, KY, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Murray-Calloway Co. Hospital, Murray, KY.
 
Born on July 5, 1956, in Murray, KY, Marion was the daughter of the late LE Outland and the late Mary Lena (Barrow) Outland.  She was a graduate of Calloway County High School and attended Murray State University. She worked at Fisher-Price Toys in Murray and later retired, after 27 years of service, from Murray State University’s Department of Journalism and Mass Communications. Marion was a member of the International Association of Administrative Professionals, past president of the Murray State University Staff Congress, a member of the music department of the Murray Women’s Club and a member of Poplar Spring Baptist Church. 
 
Those left to cherish wonderful memories of Marion include her husband of 39 years, Barry Joe Hale; stepdaughter, Stacie Collie of Murray, KY; step grandchildren, Alexis Collie and Eli Collie, both of Murray, KY; nephews, Robert “Bob” McLemore of Murray, KY, and Jason Outland; nieces, Jill Outland and Amy Stewart; brother-in-law, John Blevins of Rainsville, AL; great nephew, Jacob McLemore-Umphress and great niece, Madison McLemore-Martin; aunt, Linda Guthrie of Riverside, AL; as well as many other much loved family members and friends. 
 
In addition to her parents, Marion was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Hugh (Lynette) Outland, and her sister-in-law, Melissa Ann (Hale) Blevins. 
 
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, with Bro. Kevin Harris, Bro. Sammy Cunningham and Bro. Mark Mohler officiating, with music selections by Oneida White and Kathy Garrison. 
 
Interment will follow the service in the Coles Campground Cemetery, Murray, KY, with Greg Hubert, Shay Guthrie, Shane Guthrie, Phillip Peeler, Bob McLemore, Keith Crouch, Mark Mohler and Matt Mohler serving a pallbearers.
 
Friends may visit with the family after 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2025, until the service hour at 2:00 p.m. at the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, 713 South 4th St., Murray, KY. 
 
The family requested that memorial contributions be made in Marion’s memory to Life House Care Center, 602 Poplar Street, Murray, KY 42071. 
 
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Hale.  Please share your messages of condolence by signing her virtual guestbook at www.blalockcolemanfuneralhome.com.