Marylyn Verna Drose's Obituary
On Sunday, November 16, 2025, Marylyn Verna Drose was called to be with Jesus. She was born on July 30, 1940, at Kapiolani Hospital in Honolulu, HI.
Her parents were Anthony and Marie Drose (Deceased). She was the eldest of three children: her sister, Judy Drose (Deased), and her brother, Anthony Drose (Deceased).
Marylyn attended Farrington High School. Throughout her life, she was a hard worker, a prayer warrior, a fantastic family historian, and the heart of our family. Marylyn was a proud mother of six children, Gina (Tommy), Eva (William), Johnny (Deceased), Daniel (Charlene), Michael (Eliza), and Thomas (Lisa). She later became a proud grandmother to Ginita (Steve), Monique (Richard), Tommy (Kaysha), Jeremy, Jamal (Amanda), Jasmine, Danie-Lyn (Daniel), Emily, Nicholas (Nahenahe), Shane, Brittany, and Erin. She had the joy of being a great-grandmother to Demarcus, Shaquari, Tommy, Jayla, Kitov, Jamilah, Aubrey, Ava, Norvelo, Haliu and Honey,
Art, music, dance, good food, and her favorite Korean soaps filled her life. She loved to draw and write poetry, always expressing herself with creativity and joy. Marylyn's favorite color was purple, a color that showed her vibrant spirit. She is now laughing in heaven, telling stories and making everyone smile with that unforgettable grin. Marylyn always spoke with pride about her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She kept her pain to herself but gave her love openly. She made sure she looked presentable every day; her pride was great, even in hard times. She never had much money, but she had a heart richer than gold. Her kindness was endless, it made anyone around her feel rich to know her. She was proud of everyone in her family.
She is survived by her sons, Thomas Rodrigues, Michael Rodrigues, and Daniel Drose; daughters, Gina White, and Eva Mae Stafford; 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.
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