Marolyn Kay Kirts

Marolyn Kay Kirts, 82, of Columbus, died at her home surrounded by loved ones at 9:07 p.m. on February 4, 2026. Marolyn was born in Morgantown, Indiana, the daughter of Virgil and Nellie (Chitwood) Sisson. August 4, 1963, she married the love of her life, Verl Omar Kirts, celebrating 61 years together.

Marolyn was a generous and loving woman to all her family, friends, former coworkers, and strangers. She was a cafeteria lady at Mt. Healthy Elementary for almost 33 years. She was known for her baking, especially her sweet rolls, pies, and dinner rolls. She was an avid reader and enjoyed scrapbooking. Her greatest joy was being Mammam to her beloved grandchildren, whom she loved and spoiled.

Visitation will be held at Jewell Rittman Funeral Service and Crematory on April 3, 2026, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, and additionally from 11:00 am to time of memorial service at 12pm on April 4th at Parkview Church of the Nazarene (1750 State Road 46 East, Nashville, Indiana) with Rev. Rick “Ricky” Sisson officiating. The service will also be live streamed.

Marolyn is survived by her daughters, Edith Jane “EJ” Rosenberry and Angela (Mike) Mathis; siblings, Mary Frownfelter, Lester (Brenda) Sisson, Helen Underwood, Robert (Cora) Sisson, Rebecca “Becky” Scrougham, and Thurl (Myla) Sisson; grandson, Seth Mathis, and granddaughter Micah Mathis; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil, and Nellie Sisson; husband, Omar Kirts; and siblings, Marjorie Collett, Alvin Sisson, Catherine Sisson, Chelsea Sisson, Emma Butler, Lloyd Sisson, Phillis O’Quinn, Virginia Mathis, Harry Sisson, Carolyn Mathis, and Thelma Sisson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Salvation Army, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or Clarity Care Hub.

A meal will follow in the fellowship hall after the service.

Services were entrusted to Jewell Rittman Funeral Service and Crematory.
You are invited to light a candle in Marolyn’s memory or leave a message to the family.