Marilynn was born on January 18, 1943, a native of Dunn was the daughter of the late Howard M. Lee, Sr. & Juanita Westbrook Lee. She is preceded in death by her husband, William “Bob” Leach, (S.C. State House Representative) a son, Wilbur F. King, III, a brother, Howard M. (Buster) Lee, Jr.
Marilynn graduated from Dunn High School, received her associate degree from Peace College, her Bachelors from Campbell University and her Masters from UNC at Chapel Hill.
She was the director of S.C. Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and a member of Taylors First Baptist Church.
A funeral service will be held Monday, Jan. 7, 2019 at 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church in Dunn with Dr. Len Keever officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
She is survived by: A Daughter, Jai Lee Russoneillo of Dunn, NC
2 Grandchildren: Ariel Nicole King & Dylan Michael Jackson
And several Nieces & Nephews
The family will receive friends Sunday from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Cromartie Miller Funeral Home in Dunn.
Condolences maybe made at www.cromartiemiller.com