Marianne Roney, age 88, of Auburn, Alabama, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023. She was born and raised in Troy, Alabama.

Marianne was a devoted wife to her late husband, Lafayette Roney, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her three children Scott (Clearice) Roney of Auburn AL, Reid (Claudia) Roney of Huntsville, AL, and Paige (Chris) Buttrill of Cornelius, NC. Marianne was a cherished grandmother to Daniel (Michelle) Roney, Rachel Roney-Rivera, Ross (Jamie) Roney, Larke Roney, Clint (Abigail) Roney, Layne Roney, Austin Buttrill, Hampton Buttrill, and Hollyn Buttrill. She was also blessed with 7 great-grandchildren, Kyia, Cam, Piper K, Sophia, Desi, Riggs, & Scout.

Marianne was a woman of faith and worshipped at Trinity Lutheran Church. She found solace and strength in her religious community.

During her lifetime, Marianne was first employed in banking by the First National Bank of Montgomery, moving to Auburn in 1965 and accepting a position with Central Bank of Auburn and then the First National Bank of Auburn, where her areas of responsibility included cashier, branch manager, lending director of business development and public relations; and whereas, in 1981, Marianne joined Auburn National Bank as vice-president and loan officer, in charge of real estate mortgage lending and relationship banking. She was awarded by the Senate of the Alabama Legislature for outstanding professional achievement and elected to the office of Alabama Bankers Association where she was responsible for the Alabama's Bankers School which is located on the Mobile Campus of the University of the South.

Marianne made many friends and influenced the lives of so many in the Auburn community. She served as the President of the Auburn Chamber of Commerce in 1978, awarded as the first woman in the state of Alabama to become a member of the Kiwanis Club and a long member of the Auburn Beautification Council, where she was dedicated to keeping Auburn the loveliest village on the plains.

After retiring, she was known and loved for her work in the offices of the Dean of Engineering and Athletic Department at Auburn University.

In her spare time, Marianne found joy in knitting, and French hand sewing, especially for her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends. She poured love and care into every stitch, creating beautiful and meaningful pieces. Marianne also had a passion for Auburn sports and could often be found cheering on the teams with enthusiasm.

Marianne Roney will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Her memory will forever be cherished by her family and friends.

There will be a graveside service at Auburn Memorial Park on Monday, October 23,2023 starting at 11:00 with pastor Corey Grunklee officiating.