Marilyn Eloise (Cyrus) Stephens, 79, passed away peacefully at her residence on January 23, 2016. She was born on August 8, 1936 to the late Walter M. "Doc" and Dorothea "Dodie" (Linkfield) Cyrus. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of nearly 61 years, Charles Lee Stephens and sister Barbara Jane Cyrus.She is survived by her children Rick, Kevin, Eric (Stephanie) and Mike (Denise) Stephens; grandchildren Aaron (Lucy), Jason (Kelli), Wendy (Andy) Lemon, Brittany, Trina (Andy) VanMeter, Jill (David) Disbennett, Brian (Christina), Madison, Dena Bissell and Morgan Stephens; great-grandchildren Anthony, Gage, Paige, Gabe, Zoe and Dakota. Friends may call at the Jersey Baptist Church, 13260 Morse Rd, Pataskala, OH 43062 on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 from 5-8 PM where funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 10:30 AM with Pastor Phil Duncan officiating. Interment Green Hill Cemetery. Arrangements completed by CROUSE-KAUBER-FRALEY FUNERAL HOME.