Marilyn Lee Garrett Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Marilyn Lee Garrett Marilyn Lee Garrett (June 4,1942 - - April 2, 2015). Marilyn was born in Minden, La. where she lived a short time prior to moving to Columbus, Ga. Her birth Father, Jack Mullins was a service man in the U.S. Army, and divorced her mother Dorothy Juanita Holt when Marilyn was just a toddler. Several years following, Marilyn moved to Houston, Tx where she lived with her Father’s sister in a boarding home downtown. In 1952, she moved back to Columbus, Ga, following her Mother’s marriage to Earl Wilson, then a non-commissioned officer in the U.S. Army. When Marilyn was 13, her stepfather Earl was deployed to South Korea, whereupon he moved the family to Bangkok Thailand. In 1955, she returned to Columbus, Ga and entered high school. She graduated from Baker High in 1960, and was Homecoming Queen her senior year. After graduating high school she returned to Houston, Tx and worked briefly for a newspaper company. She met Gene Garrett in early 1961, and they were married on December 17th that same year—the beginning of a loving, 53 year journey that would take them from Tx, to Ky, back to Ga, and finally back to Tx. Together they had 3 children, Clay Mitchell, Shonda Carol, and Tara Suzanne. Marilyn was smart and talented, with a passion for southern cooking, quilting, and oil painting. She was also keen on music from the 1950’s and early 60s, and preferred Elvis over the Beetles. Marilyn was the consummate homemaker, always putting the needs of her children and husband first. She fostered a rich, loving environment that extended to uncles, aunts, cousins and friends alike. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, half sister Carolyn Kuntz, and stepfather. She is survived by her 3 children, 4 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. She was a loving soul who will be missed by all who knew her. No memorial services will be held at Marilyn’s request.

Marilyn Lee Garrett

June 4, 1942 - April 2, 2015