Marilyn Rude Sweet

Marilyn Rude Sweet, of Dallas, TX lived her 91 years with an impassioned love of family, an extraordinary devotion to friends, and a natural desire to make life fun and enjoyable for everyone she touched. She passed peacefully on April 10, 2023. Marilyn was born November 3, 1931, in Dallas, TX, 3 years after her brother Sam, to loving parents Helen and Max Rude. Her early life included a happily spoiled childhood and teen years in South Dallas, enjoying a close-knit group of family and friends, who remained extremely close throughout their lives. After graduating Forest Avenue High, she went on to attend OU, UT, and received her degree from SMU in Education. The next chapter of her life story begins with the marriage to her loving husband, Harold, which lasted 68 devoted years until his death in 2020. There was nothing he wouldn’t do for his “May”. For her part, she would make all the plans - socializing with friends, scheduling vacations, and visiting kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids - to make their lives the most fun and happiest possible. Adding to her happiness were her countless friends, considered family, their twice weekly card or Mahjong games, where world problems were solved, and of course endless phone conversations in case something was missed. She was funny and had a great sense of humor. She wanted everyone to be happy and entertained. She was also sensitive while at the same time had a quiet inner strength. These qualities were part of why she was so loved by her children, Alan and Susan Sweet, Judy and David Fried, her grandchildren, Staci and Andrew Duhan, Mandi Golman and Philip Boyd, Carlie and Garrett Laves, Haley Fried, and David Fried, her great-grandchildren, Rell, Clara, Sabrina, Marlo, Isaac, Ryn, and Silas. She was predeceased by daughter Shari Vasher (surviving son-in-law Tim Vasher), granddaughter Samantha Sweet, brother and sister-in-law Sam and Pauline Rude and brother-in-law Arnold Sweet. A very special thank you goes to Care-giver Glenda Duncan. A huge thank you goes to the amazing people that took care of Marilyn at The Tradition Prestonwood the past 2 years, including one of her main care-partners Marie-France, as well as Alecia. A graveside service will be held at Shearith Israel Dolphin Rd Cemetery on April 14, 2023 at 2 PM. In Marilyn’s memory, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Marilyn Rude Sweet

November 3, 1931 - April 10, 2023