Marylou Hartley, age 41, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Ohio Health Doctors Hospital, after a long and courageous fight with heart failure.  Marylou was born on December 27, 1982.  She is preceded in death by parents Marylou and Pete Hartley, brother, Lonnie Lester.  She is survived by companion of 18 years Shawn Boyd.  Siblings, Robert and Bill Lester, Catherine Cash; many other family and friends. Marylou grew up in the South end of Columbus and attended South High School.  Marylou enjoyed doing hair and nails.  She loved animals and caring for any sick or abandoned animals that came her way.  She also leaves behind her fur babies Precious the cat and Federal her dog. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 14, 2024, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, with funeral service at 6:00 pm. Pastor Tim Stevens, officiating. at O. R. Woodyard Co. Funeral & Cremation Services, 1346 South High Street. Columbus, Ohio 43207