Marilynn Lenora

Martin

Marilynn Lenora (Williams) Martin was born to Lindell N. Williams and Wanda D. Williams on August 15, 1959. She departed this mortal life on October 9, 2023 at the age of 64 years, one month and 24 days.

Marilynn attended Bunker Schools where she excelled academically and athletically. She particularly liked playing volleyball and received multiple honors for her skills. She later enjoyed teaching, coaching and watching her granddaughters play in that sport. Marilynn was an all around athlete and played shortstop for a Bunker ladies softball team that won several tournaments. She grew up swimming and diving in the waters of Big Creek and Current River and was always drawn to those bodies of water.

Marilynn expressed interest in the Lord at an early age and gave her life to Jesus at age 9. She would often pretend to preach while playing with her sisters. This would later manifest in Marilynn becoming ordained through Full Gospel Assemblies and having her own church for nearly 12 years, stopping only when ill health forced her to suspend services. Along the way she headed up a food mission where she preached the gospel as she presented groceries to those who needed them.

Soon after her graduation she was married to her high school sweetheart, Russ Martin. They became a couple when Marilynn was a Freshman and Russ, a Sophomore. Married on June 18th, 1977 spending over 46 years as man and wife. Together they raised two children, a daughter, Tori and a son, Kirk. These two would later bless her and his lives with seven grandchildren. They were a military family. She was a loyal supporter of her husband's career but never complained of the frequent moves and separations, but was overjoyed to finally return to Bunker and her roots.

Marilynn loved spending time in the Lords word and amassed quite a library of books on Biblical teaching and theology. Even acquiring a Bible printed in 1846. She enjoyed serving the Lord in ANY capacity, gardening, cooking, playing sports (especially with grandkids), swimming and kayaking with her friends, playing cards and board games with her family and cousins and shopping for new clothes and shoes.

She is survived by her husband Russ of their home in Bunker, MO; mother Wanda Williams of Bunker, MO; daughter Tori and husband Clifton Parker of St. James, MO; son Kirk and wife Debra of Bunker, MO; seven grandchildren: Korbin Parker of Salem, MO, Mason Parker and fiancé Hannah Marcee and Payton Parker of St. James, MO; Hailea Jo Martin of Springfield, MO; Kolter, Konner and Hadley Martin of Bunker, MO; two sisters Susan Martin (Marty) of Bunker, MO, and Tracy Highley (Byron) of Strafford, MO; one brother Rod Williams (Tricha) of Bunker, MO. A host of cousins, many whom know they were special in her life.

Marilynn was preceded in death by her father Lindell Williams, her father-in-law and mother-in-law Arvin E. and Louise M. Martin, her grandparents Oather and Gracie Williams, and Thiller and Martha Terrill.

Marilynn leaves behind many relatives and friends whom will miss her dearly and daily.

Visitation: Saturday, October 14, 2023, 5-8PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri

Funeral: Sunday, October 15, 2023, 2PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri

Minister: Pastor Ana Corman and Pastor Kami Coulter Wren

Obituary/Speaker: Gene Corman

Burial: Greeley Cemetery

Pallbearers: Rick Damouth, Jim Williams, Jim Tefft, Ken Wakefield, Randy Stluka and Rocky Williams

Honorary Pallbearers: Korbin Parker, Mason Parker, Payton Parker, Hailea Jo Martin, Kolter Martin, Konner Martin and Hadley Martin

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri