Born March 7th, 1937 in Temple to her mother Bess and father Raymond Lusk. She was the youngest of three girls, sisters Dawn Cooley Ball and Kathryn LaFrances Lewis. She had three beautiful children with Powell Guthrie Charlton (DVM), son Raymond Powell/ BK Charlton, son Lance Scott / Cindy Charlton and daughter Shana Charlton.
She began her career as a legal secretary to a lawyer of the State of Texas. Real Estate agent, an apartment manager, veterinarian front staff and her final position was billing for a dentist.
Marilyn was vivacious, had a hug and smile for everyone. She dressed in bright colors and lit up a room when entering. Active in her church and choir. Enjoyed making flower arrangements to give to others, even decorating for weddings. She taught many people to make bows, arrange flowers and crafts. She started the Neighborhood Watch in Gruene, Texas.
She loved spending time with her family. Devoted grandmother for her grandchildren and great grandchildren, making crafts, reading, swimming and playing. She was a daughter of God and shared her love of the Bible with as many as she could.
She was preceded in death by father Raymond, mother Bess, sisters Dawn, Frances and Son Powell. She is survived by her son Lance/ Cindy and daughter Shana. Grandchildren Corey Powell/ Lauren Charlton, Lance Scott ll MD/ Michelle Charlton, Annalisa/ Adam King, Jessica Paige Howard and Matthew/ Emma Howard.
She was cared for at Kirkwood Manor and Embrace Hospice. The family is tremendously grateful!
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to a Hospice Care of your choosing.
A chapel service for Marilyn will be held Friday, September 23, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Zoeller Funeral Home, 615 Landa St, New Braunfels, Texas 78130. Following the chapel service will be a burial service at 2:00 PM at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park, 2951 TX Hwy 46, New Braunfels, Texas 78130.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ZoellerFuneralHm.com for the Charlton family.
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