Marilyn Marie Flowers was born December 3rd, 1952. Third of seven children from the union between Susie Mae Davenport and Isom Jack Davenport Sr., Marilyn grew up in the city of San Diego; and she graduated from San Diego High School. Later, she attended San Diego City College, and took courses to enhance her personal and professional development.
October 10th, 1970, Marilyn married Charles Edward Flowers Jr. She and her husband had three children together – Charles Edward Flowers III, Laura Laenette Leach, and Brandon Lee Flowers; and Marilyn had two stepchildren – Jonathan Flowers and Shonda Flowers. Marilyn, a generous soul, extended her home to family and friends. Many people affectionately called her “Mom,” and Marilyn fiercely advocated for her loved ones when they could not or would not speak up for themselves. She executed this mother-to-all role with unmatched love, care, and grace; and Marilyn’s generosity did not stop. If needed, she willingly and selflessly assisted to resolve conflicts or life’s challenges. Marilyn kept her hobbies to a minimum because she found her passion in taking care of her family and in planning and organizing events. She loved seeing people coming together and having a great time; but if she were quiet or missing, one knew they could find her somewhere on her tablet playing casino games. Marilyn had unique gifts; and one of them was a keen anticipatory knowledge of what others needed, and she provided for them before she tended to herself. If you ever questioned whether she could read minds or if Marilyn had supernatural powers, you are not alone! Along with Marilyn’s gifts, she also had auspicious talents.
January of 1996, Marilyn’s exceptional talent landed her a temp position at Solar Turbines, Inc.; and the company officially extended a permanent position to her, May 5th, 1997. Marilyn used her experience, natural leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills to advance her career. Known within the team as the “Datacenter Operations Manager,” her official title was “Information Technology Analyst I.” Marilyn’s work-family valued and loved her, and she returned their love and affection in her own special ways – even if or when it showed up as “tough love.” At Solar Turbines, Inc., like with her family at home, Marilyn was dedicated, she took care of business, and she absolutely loved her job; so, it is no surprise that she received several awards and accolades over the years for her contributions. According to one of Marilyn’s superiors at the company, the latest award she received as a key contributor dates to October 2016. Solar Turbines, Inc. presented Marilyn with the Spotlight Award, that came with a cash bonus, for her time sacrifices, for her leadership, and for her integral work efforts that ultimately transformed the company’s Computer Operations, realized a tremendous yearly cost-reduction in courier services, and transitioned functions to the IBM Operations group.
Marilyn’s father, Isom Jack Davenport Sr., son, Charles Edward Flowers III, and brother, David Davenport, preceded Marilyn in death. She left behind her mother, Susie Mae Davenport, siblings - Isom Davenport II, Deborah Gallien, Darla Smith, Lisa Turner, Adam Davenport, and Victor and Ramon Davenport - her children, stepchildren, and nine grandchildren. She adored her grandchildren; and although some were out of town, she stayed in close touch with and went above and beyond for all of them. Marilyn is also survived by two great grandchildren, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Marilyn was the strength and cornerstone of her family - a rare Jewel who never solicited attention for her acts of kindness. Her graciousness inherently made up and defined who she was: A giver without boundaries. She will be remembered in many ways by family, friends, co-workers, occasional acquaintances etc. Although she had to leave this world and we will miss her, we can find comfort in this: “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” Marilyn’s reunion with family and friends in Heaven will be overwhelmingly joyous!
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