Marilyn Lee Lake McElwain

June 27, 1951 - June 8, 2017

Mrs. Marilyn Lee Lake McElwain died unexpectedly at Community South hospital on June 8, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana at the age of 65. Marilyn is survived by her mother, Mary Lake; daughters Rachel McElwain and Caitlin McElwain; and her siblings Linda Morse, Ted Lake, and Glenn Lake. She is preceded in death by her father, Mallam Lake; her siblings Walker Lake and Jim Lake. Marilyn was born on June 27, 1951 in Hartford, KY to Mary Lake and Mallam Lake. She graduated from University of Kentucky with a Masters in Fine Arts, married and had her two children, and then enjoyed a long career as an art instructor at the University of Indianapolis. Marilyn enjoyed traveling and serving others. She was a dedicated member of the Southport Church of Christ. A funeral is scheduled for close family at the Frankfort Cemetery in Frankfort, Kentucky. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. Her daughters would like to thank the family and friends who supported Marilyn in the last years of her life. LeCompte Johnson Taylor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. You may share memories and leave condolences on the tribute wall at www.ljtfuneralhome.com.