Marilyn Momose

Marilyn J. (Miller) Momose, 89, of Reading, passed away Tuesday May 14, 2019 at Reading Hospital. Born and raised in Reading, she was the daughter of the late R. Gerard and Marian D. (Thompson) Miller. She was the loving wife of the late K. Thomas Momose. She is survived by son, Craig Momose, husband of Toni D. Momose, of Fleetwood; son, Chris Momose, husband of Nancy L. Kuhn, of Nara Japan and daughter, Lisa H. Rife, wife of Mel Rife, of Dayton, Ohio. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Marilyn graduated from Ursinus College in 1951. She was involved with the Reading Berks Literacy Council for many years, as well as Wisdom 31. Marilyn attended the First Baptist Church of Reading for more than 60 years, and was involved on many boards and committees, as well as teaching Sunday school and serving as Sunday school superintendent.
In addition to serving American Baptist Women at First Baptist Church, she also served at the national level as National President of American Baptist Women from 1985 to 1989 and was a past National Conference Chairwomen for American Baptist Women. Marilyn also served on the National Board of Baptist Churches of USA. She loved serving God's church.
A memorial service will be held June 22, 2019 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 210 S. 5th Street, Reading. Interment will take place at Forest Hills Memorial Park at a later date. Bean Funeral Homes and Crematory, 3825 Penn Avenue Sinking Spring is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to First Baptist Church or American Baptist Women's Ministries P.O. Box 851, Valley Forge PA 19482. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.