I am saddened to have not known of my cousin Marilyn's death. I wondered why I hadn't received a  yearly birthday card.  Had to Google her name to find out. I'm so sorry for our loss.

Thursdays with Marilyn. I'll never forget looking forward to my Thursdays with Marilyn. I had lunch with Marilyn most every Thursday for several years before she moved to The Bickford. It  wasn't long afterwards that Covid nipped that in the bud because tight regulations prevented me from visiting her in Bickford and she couldn't leave the building. It was only recently that restriction was loosened. I looked forward to reviving our weekly escapade. If you knew Marilyn's saucy, satiric personality you knew our lunch dates were full of honery fun. I missed them. I miss her.

I met Marilyn when she worked for Neighborhood Housing Services back in the '90's. She would include me in her family holiday dinners. She always remembered my birthday. She always sent a card. When I first heard Marilyn had passed one of my first thoughts was that I would not get a birthday card from her the following week. In this day of emails, good old fashioned cards, are an exception. Cards are personal and share one's true sentiment so much better than e-greetings. Cards show one went the extra mile. I looked forward to her card each year. I missed it last week.  
"Hey Marilyn! The only card I got this year was from my State Farm agent. It just wasn't the same ya' know?"

"Marilyn, thank you for your Eartha Kitt CDs and all the dachshund trinkets you gave me. I'll miss your wild socks and colorful dresses and the fun glasses you always wore. I'll miss your sarcastic wit. I've missed our Thursday lunches.  
I miss you my dear friend."

To her family. Thank you for sharing her. Oh how proud she was of you especially her grands. May the Lord grant you the peace that passes all understanding. May you be comforted knowing Marilyn is safe in the palm of His hand and happily with Marvin her Marine and all her loved ones again.
Cecilia




When I served as a Chaplain at Bickford Marilyn and I "connected" when she came to know I was a former Marine. I looked forward to visiting with Marilyn when I made weekly visits to Bickford. I remember one Veteran's Day observance when Marilyn held my cap as we "knew" Marines remove covers inside. Semper Fi , Marilyn

I will be forever grateful in having the opportunity to meet and care for Marilyn.  I loved finding out each day what colorful socks she would wear!  Following her throughout her health struggles and making sure I visited her at the hospitals to encourage her when she couldn't be at Bickford.  She loved the card games with the gals at Bickford as well.  Prayers of comfort to the whole family.

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Marilyn Maxine Russell

October 7, 1939 – August 3, 2021

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