Born June 14, 1953, in Rockbridge County, she was the daughter of Jimmy Wallace and Audrey Watkins.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Tony Wallace.

Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Donnie W. Coleman Sr.; son, Donnie W. Coleman Jr. (Dawn); two grandchildren, Brooke Coleman and Breanna Coleman; sister, Debbie Mutispaugh (Ross); sisters-in-law, Sheila Campbell (Greg Sr.) and Donna Kirchhofer; and several nieces and nephews.

Marilyn was happiest at the beach. She loved her family, and especially her granddaughters.

A memorial service was conducted Sunday, March 3, at Blue Ridge Baptist Church by Pastor Ralph Coleman.

Memorial contributions may be made to Leader Dogs for the Blind, 1039 S. Rochester Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307 and/or Blue Ridge Baptist Church, 150 E. 11th St., Buena Vista, VA.

Arrangements were handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services. N-G