Marilyn G. Dalrymple

Marilyn Grant Dalrymple, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend entered heaven peacefully on November 29, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband, David Edward Dalrymple, her mother Mary Julia Leonard Grant and her father Charles Meldeau Grant. She is survived by her brother Cary Grant (Sandra), son Marty Cain (Renee’) and their children Grant (Shauna), Travis (Ann Marie), Blake (Traci), Austin (Kelly) followed by 10 great grandchildren, daughter Pam Cain Matthews (Steve) and her children Angie Walton (Alex) and Lee Greenberger followed by 3 great grandchildren, and step sons, David and Brian (Kim) Dalrymple and families.

Born in Salisbury, NC October 18, 1939, Marilyn grew up with a deep appreciation for family, hard work, and community—values she carried honorably throughout her life. In 1960 she moved to Atlanta, GA with her first husband Ernest Cain and her growing family. Marilyn married David Dalrymple March 29,1986 at Dunwoody United Methodist Church, where they remained faithful members during their 39 year marriage. Marilyn cherished every moment spent with her family. She was happiest when surrounded by those she loved.

Marilyn blended her talents of organization and attention to details into her career path. She was the office manager for Mt. Vernon Internal Medicine for over 10 years and then was the owner/manager of The Osteoporosis Diagnostic Center for 25 years. Marilyn loved to serve.

She volunteered and led many organizations in the Dunwoody area for over 50 years including the Dunwoody Women’s Club where she held many offices including President and always loved working the annual Home Tour, the Dunwoody Nature Center where she was known as one of the Founding Mother’s, and the Spruill Art Center helping with the Stage Door Players and the annual Artistic Affair. Marilyn was also involved with Dunwoody United Methodist Church and was a member of the Dunwoody Country Club for decades.

Marilyn’s passions were family, cooking, friends and her dogs. She loved family celebrations, attending school programs, sporting events. or cooking for her family. She was a fabulous cook. Her friends always meant so much to her especially at the end. The visits from her friends brought her the most Joy. And she loved their dogs, oh did she Love those Dogs!

She was a very strong woman whose beauty was matched only by her drive to succeed in everything she did. Love never dies and her legacy will live on through all her offspring. We all thank God for her life and dedication to us.

A celebration of life service honoring Marilyn’s life will be held December 15, 2025 at 1pm at Dunwoody United Methodist Church with a reception afterwards in the Parlor. Friends and loved ones are invited to gather, share memories, and celebrate a life beautifully lived.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Dunwoody Nature Center or Dunwoody United Methodist Church, institutions close to Marilyn’s heart.