Mrs. Marilyn Upton Stephens, age 72 of Rex, Georgia passed away December 17, 2020. She was born in Dothan, Alabama to the late Earl Vance and Edna White Upton. She was preceded in death by a son, Earl Stephens. Marilyn was a graduate of Henry County High School and retired after 25 years with Ft. Gillem. She was a member of Oak Tree Baptist Church and was a founding member of MAM - Mother's Against Methamphetamine. She loved horses, listening to country and gospel music and was a song writer. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Gene Stephens; grandchildren, Casey Stephens and Shane Stephens; great grandchildren, Parker Stephens, Maitland and Chesley Cunningham; brother, Joe Vance Upton. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 26, 2020 - 2:00 pm in the Haisten Funeral Home Chapel.
