Funeral Information
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Peaceful Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Date: Saturday, April 29, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM
Time: 10:00 AM
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Obituary
Marilyn was born in Brunswick, GA, to Lillian Hester-Livingston and Johnny .B. Brown on July 6, 1935. Marilyn spent her early childhood in her hometown along side her mother and sister working in the family cafe; this is where she learned how to cook some of the best meals ever made. As a teenager, She moved to Miami , FL where she attended Dorsey High School; the place where she met the young man that went on to become her husband of nearly 69 years; Mr Stanley Finley. To capture his heart, all it took was an apple and saying “Yes” to being her date to the prom, and the rest is 69 years of marital bliss. Married in 1954, they also welcomed their 1st child- Deborah Finley. In 1955, the couple would welcome their second child Althea Finley, 1957 first son Bernard Finley, and in 1961 their babygirl Sharon Finley.
Now a devoted mother and Wife, she entereed the workforce at American Express, United States Postal Service, but it was her many years she devoted herself to providing childcare services to many residence of Bunche Park. During her free time she loved the playing card and going to local bingo halls with her best friend Mary and many others . Marilyn spent her life dedicated to those she loved, spending many weekends fishing with her loving husband and the joy of being a deoted grandmother.
On April 17, 2023, God decided she shall hurt no more and called her home to rest in heaven. She leaves to mourne: husband, Stanley Finley; 1 brother, John B. Brown (deceased) and 1 sister, Lilian Gunning; (mralan gunning) of Brunswick, GA. 4 Children Deborah Finley, Althea Williams, Alexander Finley (Bernard), and Sharon Finley; 10 Grandkids, Larry Williams, Darrell McHenry, Bernard Finley (BJ), Janie Finley, Tiyondra Frager (Leroy Frager), Tiffany Williams, Tamaya Lawson, Devante Lawson, and Khalil Finley; 7 Great Grands D’ONDRA DIGGS, JANIYA DIGGS, TRISTON FINLEY, LONDYN BEASON, Thailyn Wright, Kenzel Finley, Madison Finley, Diete Finley, TREMAYNE GREAVES, JR. and Tannah Bradley & 1 Great Great Grand-child Ma’ Lani Barthell a host of family and friends she will be missed dearly.