She was born to the late Robert and Lucy (Snowden) Hamblen on July 18, 1932 in Westport, Kentucky.
Marilyn was a nurses aid at the Episcopal Church Home and a member of Prospect Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her brothers; Carl Hamblen and Rick Hamblen.
Left to cherish the memory of Marilyn are her children; Don Chipman (Dustie Newburn), David Chipman, Barby Williams (Vernon) and Sue Shinkle (Greg), 6 grandchildren; Tom Williams (Lisa), Tim Williams, Todd Williams, Trey Williams, Jaimelee Steurer (Jason) and Brad Kesler (Lora), 5 great-grandchildren, sister; Ruby Lucille Hamblen, sister-in-law; Judy Hamblen, extended family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Marilyn at Heady-Radcliffe Funeral Home on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 11am with burial to follow at Valley of Rest in LaGrange, KY. Visitation will be held on Friday evening from 4-8pm at the funeral home.
Memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association in Marilyn's name.