Marilyn Romaine Kellam

Marilyn was born on November 26, 1938 in Circleville, Ohio to the late Forrest and Olive (Williams) Gregory. She graduated from Walnut High School, class of 1959. After graduation, she met the love of her life, Reggie, and she travelled the world with him during his service in the Air Force. She was a life member of Ladies Auxiliary of AMVET Post #2256 and a member of VFW Post 3331. She helped out in the kitchen during her years of service with AMVETS. She had many adventures traveling to many AMVET Posts throughout the country.

Marilyn was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. Family was important to her, but being a grandma was the best thing about her family. Although it was Reggie’s dog, she loved Lizzy and spoiled her any chance she got. She loved trying new foods and going out to eat with family and friends. Marilyn loved to travel with her family. She enjoyed car rides from small trips to long distances all over the country. She also enjoyed riding on the train to see different places. Marilyn especially loved the water and the car ride to Summer Haven on the beach. She loved seeing different lighthouses, especially the lighthouse at Chesapeake Bay and Marblehead. Marilyn loved planting tulips and lilacs. She also loved The OSU Buckeyes and watching NASCAR.

In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Reggie Kellam; her sister, Phyllis Little; her uncle, George Williams; her aunt, Dorothy Gregory; and her beloved dog, Lizzy.

Marilyn is survived by her sons, Scot (Tammy) Kellam and Eric Kellam; her grandchildren, Allison Kellam and Autumn Kellam; her brother, Vernon Gregory; and many other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 8, 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and Monday, June 9, 2025 from 10:00am to 11:00am at Defenbaugh Wise Schoedinger, 151 E Main St, Circleville, Ohio. The Funeral Service will follow on Monday, June 9, 2025 at 11:00am with Chaplain Jim Ferrell officiating. Marilyn has been reunited and will be laid to rest with Reggie at Heavenly Hills Memory Gardens formerly Floral Hills Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Community Hospice of St. Augustine at 4266 Sunbeam Rd, Jacksonville, Florida 32257 or at thefoundationcares.org.