Marylin Katherine Wood

Marylin Katherine Wood, 53, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 surrounded by her family at Methodist Olive Branch. Creative, friendly and vivacious, Marylin loved spending time with her family and friends. She had a deep love for animals especially her three dogs, Kera, Cali, and Polly. She was a mother to many and enjoyed cooking mac n cheese. Marylin also loved to crochet.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mary & Willie Forte; a sister, Angela Mercer; an aunt, Marilyn Shackelford, and a granddaughter, Carlye Pritchard. Marylin is survived by her husband, Billy Wood, Sr.; her mother, Sandra Farrow; her father, Melvin Mercer (Debbie); eight children, Jonathan Mercer, Rockeal Cornelius (Bruce McNail); Jeremy Cornelius (Amber Massey), Rebecca Goodwin, Haley Wood (Steven Grace), Billy Wood Jr. (Erica), Kathy Williams, and Nikki Wood; two sisters, Melanie Swenson (James) and Rhonda Hopkins (Rickie). She also leaves behind nine grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 10, 2020 at 2:00 pm with visitation beginning at 12:00 pm at Brantley Funeral Home, 6875 Cockrum St. Olive Branch, MS 38654.