Marlene Alexis Herriot

October 28, 1942 - April 19, 2022

Marlene Alexis Herriot, 79, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Marlene was born on October 28, 1942 in Detroit to the late Alexander and Gladys Herriot. She has lived in the Traverse City area for over 30 years. She had been employed as a secretary with Midwestern Broadcasting Company, retiring in 2010. Marlene loved animals, especially her cat, Teeny and her dog, Cuddles. Marlene is survived by a daughter and a son, Denise A. Burris and David W. Burris, grandchildren, Zachary Burris, Mariah Burris and Jacob Burris as well as several great-grandchildren. Also surviving are good friends, Bob, Linda, Wendy, Jan and numerous staff at Midwestern Broadcasting. A memorial service honoring Marlene will take place at 11:00 a.m., with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 305 Sixth St., Traverse City, Michigan 49684. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial donation to the Cherryland Humane Society, 1750 Ahlberg Rd., Traverse City, Michigan 49696 or the Women’s Resource Center, 720 S. Elmwood Ave. #2, Traverse City, Michigan 49684. Please feel free to share your thoughts and memories with Marlene’s family at her tribute page at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.