Marian Kay Andress passed away on October 31, 2026, at the age of 76, according to a November 3 report. She was born in Provo, Utah, on May 24, 1950, to parents Marion Dean and Rae Lou Elsberry.
Marian married Lloyd "Butch" Andress on August 29, 1969, and the couple was later sealed in the Provo, Utah temple on August 29, 1985. Throughout her life, she worked as a medical assistant after graduating from beauty school. She also held various callings within her ward.
Marian was known for her creativity and a talent for decorating for the holidays. She was described as having a gift for making spaces feel warm and inviting.
She is survived by her children, Deana (Ryan) Puffer, Matt (Raina) Andress, Natalie (David) Peterson, and Kyle (Jessica) Andress. Her legacy includes grandchildren Hadon, Jasper, Brylee, Hunter, Erika, Jaida, Delaney, Marley, Makenna, Nash, Parker, and Avery, as well as great-grandchildren Ellery, Josie, Monroe, Walker, Soren, Hagen, Ryker, Skylynn, and others.
She is also survived by her brother Terry (Susan) Elsberry, sister-in-law Nadine Hickman, uncle Gerald "Gary" (Eileen) Voorhees, and aunt Beulah Nielsen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd "Butch" Andress, and her parents, Marion Dean and Rae Lou Elsberry.
A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 274 South Main Street in Payson, Utah. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment will take place in Payson City Cemetery, 400 North 800 East, Payson, Utah. Funeral arrangements are handled by Walker Funeral Home.
