Marilyn Davis' Obituary
Marilyn Colvin Davis, 80, of Lignum Virginia, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024 in her home. She was born October 10, 1943 in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia to the late John Sidney Colvin and Eva York Colvin.
Marilyn was a member of the Stanardsville United Methodist Church, The Woman’s Club of Greene County, Wolftown Ruritan Club, and the United Methodist Women at the Stanardsville United Methodist Church. She also participated with the retired teachers of Greene and Madison Counties. Marilyn graduated from Culpeper High School went on to High Point University for her undergraduate degree and graduated from University of Virginia with a Master’s Degree.
Marilyn was passionate about living life to the fullest and helping others in need. She was a devoted educator and dedicated countless hours to help her students be successful. Some of her passions included traveling throughout the US and abroad, gardening, cooking, and animals. Holiday meals, birthdays, Sunday dinners and Christmas parties brought her so much joy. She enjoyed serving her Lord Jesus Christ in ministry with her husband. She loved her daughters very much and often extended her love to others in need of a supportive family environment! She loved to spend time with her family in Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky and Ohio. She will be greatly missed by all!
Marilyn is survived by three daughters; Melanie Davis (Reid Dirom), Heather Carila (Randolph), Amanda Davis, two brothers; Joseph Colvin, George Colvin, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Erin Schneider, Amie Salmon, and the Nguyen family have served for many years as extended family to Marilyn.
She is preceded in death by her husband and best friend Paul B. Davis, Jr, her father John Sidney, her mother Eva York Colvin, one brother, Bobby Colvin, and one sister, Joyce Colvin.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 15, 2024 at Hopewell United Methodist Church at 23557 Lignum Road, Lignum, VA. Officiating will be Pastor Mike Evans.
Visitation for family and friends to gather will be at 3:00-5:00 PM on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at the Found and Sons Funeral Chapel 850 Sperryville Pike Culpeper, VA.
The family would like to acknowledge with a special thank you to Etta Arbogast and Lydia Patterson of Heartland Hospice for taking such love and care for our Mother Marilyn. The family would also like to acknowledge the devoted care she received for years from Erin Schneider. A heartfelt thank you to friends and neighbors for all their support over the years.
An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at www.foundandsons.com
Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is serving the family.
To send flowers or memorial gift to the family of Marilyn Davis please visit our Sympathy Store. Please also consider a donation in Marilyn’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association or one of the following churches: Stanardsville United Methodist Church, Browns Cove United Methodist Church, or Hopewell United Methodist Church.
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