Marilyn was born on July 23rd 1931 in Portland Oregon to Alma & John Hector McLeod. (Both deceased) Grew up in Portland, Oregon. Raised by Alma & Sebastian Ell.
Married Eugene Thomas Jr. Mother To: Steven Thomas, Lorri Thomas, Mark Thomas, Gayle Thomas-Monk. Grandmother: To three generations of grandchildren.
She had a long career in banking & customer service. Years of volunteering in the community. A powerful love for art, music, dance, traveling, sports, and most, her faith in prayer.