December 24, 1933 - November 8, 2018
Marilyn Marie (Henson) Douglas, born on December 24, 1933 in Streator, Illinois, to the late Lula Fisher and Rueben Henson, passed away at age 84 on November 8, 2018 in Bakersfield, California.
She retired from the Stock Market industry as an Operations Manager at Smith Barney after over 30 years of service.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her beloved husband Carl Douglas. She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Gary and Sandy Douglas; daughter and son in law, Carla and Doug Unruh; sister, Betty Jean Brumfield; grandchildren, Julie and her husband Mike Donohue; Stephen and his wife Melinda Douglas; great-grandchildren, Talia Douglas, Ella Donohue, and Owen Douglas.
She loved being with her family more than anything and she loved her many friends, going to casinos, trips to Maui, and playing piano.
Friends and family can pay their respects at the visitation on Friday, November 16 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, California, 93306. A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, November 17 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary.