Marilyn Kay Petty, age 79, of Tyler, was born on October 20, 1944 in Arlington, TX to James Thomas and Margaret Lucille Hartley O'Dell and passed away on April 28, 2024 in Tyler. Ms. Petty lived in Tyler about 45 years, was a member of Cathedral of immaculate conception, loved reading, sewing, gardening and avid traveler visiting Mexico, the Grand Cayman, loved Cruises and deep sea fishing and sailing. worked for the Texas Commision for the blind in Tyler .Ran a Restaurant for the B.E.P in Austin. Survivors include daughters: Jamie K. Aber of Bullard, Jody K. Petty Hartley of Tyler, grandchildren: Dylan Hartley, Jodie Aber, Tommie Jean Aber, 6 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren and brother: Steve O'Dell.