Marilyn was born in Roachdale on September 29, 1933, the daughter of Charles and Chloe Byrd.
Mrs. Shoemaker was a member of Fillmore United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Roy E. Shoemaker, Greencastle; a daughter, Cathy Richey, Indianapolis; a brother, Ronnie Byrd (Marilyn); two grandchildren, Noah and Micah Richey; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Dean Byrd; a sister, Christine Swartz; and an infant brother.
Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday April 19, 2019 at Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home with Pastor Bryan Palmer-Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Fillmore Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until time of service on Friday at the funeral home.
Memories may be shared with the family at www.Hopkins-Rector.com.