Marilyn is survived by; son Curtis (Darlene) Downs; grandchild Jeffrey (Sarah) Downs, grandchild Jacqueline (Andrew) Matthews, grandchild Jessica (Kenneth) Moll, great grandchild Cora Matthews, great grandchild Maxwell Matthews and great grandchild Parker Downs.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband Jessie Downs, mother Jewell Grigg and father William Grigg.
A visitation for Marilyn will be held Sunday, September 16, 2018 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Harry J Will Funeral Homes, 37000 W. Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152. A funeral in state will be held Monday, September 17, 2018 at 10:00 AM at the funeral home with a funeral service at 11:00 AM. A burial will occur at Parkview Memorial Cemetery, 34205 Five Mile Rd, Livonia, Michigan 48154-2600.
Contributions in Marilyn's memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.harryjwillfuneralhome.com for the Downs family.