BOURBON – Marilyn Gillman, 63, of Etna Green, passed away at home in the care of her family Friday, Nov. 2, 2018.
Marilyn was born Feb. 21, 1955, at Abbott, Ky, the daughter of Alex and Ruth Hale Hackworth. She has been a resident of the area the past 34 years, moving here from Kentucky.
Marilyn worked at ABC Industries at Winona Lake and as a waitress at the Etna Green Cafe and many of the local restaurants until her illness.
On Sept. 18, 1999, she married Everett Gillman, who survives along with her two children: Elizabeth (David) Reyes of Nappanee, and Douglas Owens of Etna Green; four grandchildren: Sadie (Chris) Avery, Chloe Reyes, Joaquin Reyes and Baelin Owens; and two great-grandchildren; Marilyn and Kylin. Other survivors include three sisters: Cheryl (Jim) Conklin of Argos; Gearldene (Henry) Webb of Bonanza, Ky., Theda Hackworth, Martin, Ky.; and two brothers, Jack (Jackie) Hackworth of Tippecanoe and Bob (Janey) Hackworth of Martin, Ky.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Marlene Hall, and her two brothers, Bill and Jim Hackworth.
A memorial celebration for Marilyn will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home 115 S. Main St., Bourbon. A memorial service follows at 1 p.m. The Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home is honored to be in charge of the arrangements for the family.
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Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories of Marilyn with her family at deatonclemensfuneralhome.com.
