She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard “Red” Raymer, and her brother, Richard Schackert.
Marilyn was a longtime member of Okolona Christian Church, and a frequent donor to local blood drives. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her children: Nicolette Higginbotham (Lee), Vincent Raymer, Derek Raymer (Susan), and Brent Raymer (Daisy); grandchildren: Emory Higginbotham, Wes Higginbotham, William Raymer, Jonathan Raymer, and Kiersten Raymer; great-grandchildren: Lea Higginbotham, Skylar Higginbotham, Knox Higginbotham, Kaysen Higginbotham, and Everly Higginbotham.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2018, from 3-8pm at Arch L. Heady & Son Funeral Home, 8519 Preston Hwy. Funeral services will be on Friday, March 30, 2018, at 11:30am in the funeral home chapel, with burial to follow at Louisville Memorial Gardens West.
Memorial contributions in her memory may be directed to the American Red Cross. A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in her memory at Okolona Christian Church on Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 2-7pm.