Marilyn Jean Davis
Dimondale
Born July 23, 1926 in Laingsburg, Michigan daughter of the late Wendall and Cathryn (Orr) Sexton passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at the age of 98.
Marilyn loved her family dearly and leaves to cherish her memory 2 daughters, Linda Louise Craig and Carole Anne Davis; 2 grandsons, Jonathan (Jennie Mill) Craig and Ryan (Liza) Craig; 5 granddaughters, Heather Craig, Jennifer (Paul) Thompson, Julianne (William) Wood, Sophia Marinez, and Katie (Rodney) Bentley; 16 great-grandchildren, Emma, Sammie, Aries, Delica, Anthony, Alexander, Xavier, Alyssa, Isaiah, Drake, Landon, Hudson, Kollin, Jace, Grace, and Mallory; 13 great great-grandchildren; niece, Cyndi Puffenberger and nephew, Jim Davis.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, William S. Davis; son, Kurt W. Davis; grandson, Corey Craig, and son-in-law, Marion Craig, Jr.
Marilyn was a graduate of J.W. Sexton’s first graduating class. She owned and operated Cobblestone Corners in Stanton, Michigan along with many other antique shops over the last 70 years. She cherished time spent at the family cottage on Clifford Lake and was an avid reader, enjoyed writing, doing crossword puzzles, and playing piano.
Funeral services will be held at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, 325 W. Washtenaw St., Lansing, on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Reed Cemetery in Laingsburg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday for 1 hour prior to the service.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions, in loving memory of Marilyn, to Breakthrough TID (formerly the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation).
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Juan Marinez
October 28, 2024 at 7:19 pmI didn’t not know Marilyn but I did her granddaughter who always sope highly of her Grandma. Taken a read at her life time achievement they are impressive. Her legacy has already impacted the future through her children and grandchildren. As the uncle of Sophia Marinez we pray for her and grandmother and her family. May you rest in peace.
Cyndi Davis Puffenberger
October 30, 2024 at 9:09 pmI have so much love and respect for my Aunt Marilyn. From the day I was adopted by my parents, she always made me feel like a special family member. She had a generous and giving soul, and never missed sending me a Birthday card every year!!
My Aunt was a wonderful hostess, business owner, and had an amazing memory of people, places and things she experienced in life! I loved listening to her stories of growing up, and her and Uncle Bill’s travels, and the time they spent with my Dad when he was young. I will miss her and keep her memory dear to my heart.
My condolences and love to cousins Linda and Carole, and all her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
Kathy Hermelyn
October 31, 2024 at 10:56 amWe are so very sorry for your loss. Our parents spent many summers next door to Marilyn & Bill at Clifford Lake. They were the best neighbors! We really enjoyed spending time with them & sharing stories. Now we both move on to all of the next generations being neighbors on Clifford Lake & sharing stories & making great memories. Our prayers are with you all. The Dick Schrauben Family has made a donation to the Juvenile Diabetes Assoc. in the name of Marilyn.