Marilyn Tilmon

Marilyn Kay Tilmon was born on December 23, 1946, in Nowata, Oklahoma to her parents, Joseph Williams and Alberta LaBlanc Williams. She was the first child born in the family. She was raised surrounded by her sisters, JoAnn and Kim. As a child, she was known to be a bit of a tomboy. She enjoyed playing marbles, climbing trees and skating. The family remembers that when she was about seven, she sat on a nail which left a permanent mark. The family relocated to Denver, Colorado, where she attended Manual High School. On June 19, 1971, Marilyn united in holy matrimony to Spencer Allen Tilmon. They first met when they both lived in Nowata, OK. They later re met when they both moved to Denver, Colorado. They exchanged vows at the Justice of Peace office located in Watertown, South Dakota. The couple enjoyed dancing, going to car shows, race cars and ride motorcycles. To this union, Lance, Shawn, Darrell, Spencer Ray, Jeffrey, and Cristy were born. They remember the family going fishing, camping, taking road trips to Oklahoma. They also enjoyed hunting, tubing down the Saint Croix River, sharing together during the many black light parties in the basement and house cleaning. She made sure there birthdays were special and they also remember the late night store runs for Pepsi and Salem 100's cigarettes. Marilyn was later blessed with 22 grandchildren who were an additional source of joy and pride in her life. They lovingly called her "Granny or Grandma Marilyn and fondly remember her cooking fried chicken, carving pumpkins, and going downtown on the light rail. They also remember how she spoiled them and how she loved giving them butterscotch candy. Marilyn was a homemaker whose pride and joy was the care and nurture of her family. She also worked as a Home Health Care Provider for Jewish Family Services. A woman of faith and belief in the Lord, Marilyn enjoyed watching a listening to several gospel channels. She served the Lord in spirit and in truth and believed that everyone should have the right relationship with the Lord. Marilyn was a fun loving who enjoyed life and that she encircled. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening, spending quality time with her grandkids, talking on the phone and taking walks throughout the community. Her closest friends will miss the camaraderie they all shared together and the fact that she was a true and genuine friend. Marilyn Kay Tilmon departed this life on February 24, 2014, in Denver, Colorado. Those left to cherish her memory and mourn her loss include her loving children, Shawn Kevin (Teresa) Tilmon, Cristy Kay (Arthur) Tilmon, both of Denver, Lance A. (Jackie) Tilmon - Bell, both of Denver, Lance A. (Jackie) Tilmon, Virgina Beach, VA, Jeffrey R. Tilmon, San Francisco, CA, Darrell E. Tilmon, Kaleen, TX, and Spencer Ray (Roxanne) Tilmon, St. Paul, MN; her devoted sisters, JoAnn (Donzell) Williams and Kim D. Williams both of Denver; (22) grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Home: Pipkin Braswell Funerals and Cremations - 2050 Uinta Street, Denver, Colorado
Visitation: 3/4/2014 at 10:00 AM - Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace - 6601 E Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Service: 3/4/2014 at 12:00 PM - Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace - 6601 E Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Family Gathering: 3/4/2014 - Following the Celebration of Life Pipkin Braswell Reception Center - 6601 East Cofax Avenue, Denver, CO