[List] Obituary: Marlene (Mrs. Tomio) Sato

[Cecil Stokes]

Obituary: Marlene Sato

Marlene Louise Rhodes Sato, 86 years old, of Huntsville, passed away on 
Thursday, July 18th, 2024. She was born in Knightstown, Indiana. Marlene 
was preceded in death by her loving husband Tomio Sato. They were 
married for 65 years.

Marlene is survived by her sister, Susan Griffin; sons, Stanley, Sam 
(his wife, Sheila), and Cliff Sato; daughter, Julie Harrell (her 
husband, Alan); grandchildren, Anthony Sato (his wife, Teriea), and 
Amanda and Brandon Harrell; great-granddaughter, Chloe Sato; and several 
nieces and nephews.

Marlene loved gardening, beadwork, cooking, and picnics at the family's 
lakefront cabin. She always loved to have the family at her home for 
family gatherings. She was smart and had a creative soul, and never quit 
anything that she started. She was one who was never afraid

to go against the grain and be herself. She was selfless and was always 
thinking of what she could do for others. Over the years, she worked in 
administration, as a caregiver for other families, but her greatest and 
favorite job was being a homemaker and being the best Mom and Grandma to 
her kids and grandchildren.

Marlene fought a short but brave battle with cancer.

A private family celebration of her life will be held to honor her.

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Tom is well remembered as leader of the Stress Analysis Group in 
Engineering.