Marilyn was born in Ludington, MI on December 30, 1933 to Harold and Ruth Jacobsen. In 1952, she graduated valedictorian at Kingsley High School. Later that year, she married Gilbert Darling in Kingsley, MI.
Marilyn was a life long member of the Order of the Eastern Stars, Sherman Chapter, where she was Worthy Matron a number of times. She also enjoyed cross stitching, gardening, sewing, baking, and reading. And she was the best Mom ever.
Marilyn is survived by her daughters; Gwendolyn Lewno, Valerie (Michael) Marshall and Vanessa (Kurt) Menard as well as three grandchildren; Whitney (DJ), Ethan (Kayla) and Kirsten, and great-grandaughter Aiela.
Marilyn is preceded in death by her husband Gilbert, both her parents as well as sisters Gwendolyn Persons and Barbara McManus.
Memorial contributions in Marilyn’s name can be made to the American Heart Association or the Arthritis Foundation.
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