M. Marlene Harkins

December 6, 1933 - June 14, 2019

M. Marlene Harkins, (nee Ghegan) of Pitman, NJ, formerly of Deptford, NJ, passed away on June 14, 2019 at the age of 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Harkins who predeceased her in 1993. Loving mother of Forrest Gary Urban (Terri) of Cherry Hill, NJ. Proud grandmother of Terri, Jennifer, and Katie; great-grandmother of Mykaela, Thomas, Kamryn, Hayden, and Alex. Dear sister of Alberta Brown (the late Joseph) and the late George Ghegan (Anne, surviving). She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Marlene graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1951. She was a retired legal secretary, having worked for Martin, Gunn & Martin, Attorneys at Law for many years. She was a longtime devoted member of Almonesson United Methodist Church where she belonged to the choir and participated in numerous church groups. She was a past member of the Woodbury Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 109. Marlene was a member of the Script Teasers group. She greatly enjoyed reading. Viewing will be Wednesday, June 19, 2019 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Almonesson United Methodist Church, 1680 Almonesson Road, Deptford, NJ 08096, where a service will immediately follow at 11:00 AM. Interment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Sewell, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Almonesson United Methodist Church, 1680 Almonesson Road, Deptford, NJ 08096. Condolences may be shared at www.earlefuneralhome.com.