Marilyn was born December 2, 1942 in Breese, IL to Clyde and Norma Rose Hester. They preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Janet Hazslip.
She is survived by her husband, Bobby Johnson of Belleville, IL; her children, James R. Johnson of O’Fallon, IL, John Johnson of Caseyville, IL and Jana Lynn Stinnett of O’Fallon, IL; grandsons, Aiden Johnson and Riley Stinnett; and one brother, Tom (Becky) Hester of Mt. Vernon, IL.
Throughout her life, Marilyn worked as case manager with Head Start Services. She also worked for in special education a number of years. She loved doing puzzles, crossword puzzles and gardening. She was a Master Gardener who loved working in her yard and tending to her beautiful flowers.
Marilyn loved her family dearly and cherished their time together. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Matthews Church in Belleville, IL.
A graveside service for Marilyn will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 10:45 A.M. at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.