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Marilyn Wagamon Obituary
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Thomas Willoughby Wagamon; and her son, Robert Barone Wagamon, and his family, Lauren Harman, and children Lauryn and Jack, and her other son, Dylan Thomas Barone Wagamon, and his family, Carey Wagamon and daughters, Reese, Hudsyn and Ellie. Also surviving are her mother, Alice Barone; her brother, Michael Barone; her sister, Patricia Barone; niece, Alice Overland; and her nephew, Patrick Overland.
Marilyn was born on Feb. 17, 1947 to her loving parents, C. Gerald Barone and Alice Barone in Highland Park, Ill. and raised in Detroit and Birmingham. She earned her Bachelors of Fine Arts and Masters in Counseling at the University of Michigan. She taught art to Middle School students beginning in 1968 in Flint and later taught middle school students and counseled elementary and high school students in the Waverly School District for many years until her retirement in 2003.
She will be greatly missed by her loving family, many friends, and the community that she so unselfishly served. Her generous, patient, and kind actions and sympathetic and understanding spirit enhanced the lives of all she encountered in small to life-saving ways.
A gathering to honor her life will be held on Sunday, April 7 at the Lexington Lansing Hotel starting at noon. Donations in her name may be made to the Huntington's Disease Society of America, www.hdsa.org.
GO BLUE!
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Memories and Condolences
for Marilyn Wagamon
May 1, 2013
Dear Tom and family,
I was Down Under when I heard your sad news. I have so many great memories of Marilyn from our young and crazy days as well as from our reunions. I have a special place in my heart for Marilyn. I will miss her. Di Schmoyer Nolan
April 16, 2013
Dylan and family, So sorry to hear the sad news about your mom. She was always a great presence to Jeff, and a great mom in general. She will be missed by all. Take care. Joan (Babcock) Travis and family.
Bohannon Family
April 9, 2013
What an awesome lady. She brought so much joy to those around her. Her laugh was magical! She touched so many lives. She will be missed. Sympathy to the family.
Philanthy Phyllis Paraschos Garcia
April 8, 2013
Tom,
My heart goes out to you and my prayers will include you and your family. Loss is only tempered by memoires and I know you have a storehouse full of wonderful moments you shared with your wife. May God bless and keep you.
Ted Mitchell
April 8, 2013
Tom, you and your family have my deepest sympathy.
April 8, 2013
Tom-I am sorry for your loss,and my prayers go out to you and your family.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Your neighbors,Tamila & Ramont McCoy
Darlene Bradley/Robertson
April 8, 2013
To the Wagamon Family. Mrs. Wagamon was one of the reasons my Son graduated in 2002 from Waverly High. She was concerned enough to let him know about an alternative program that he could attend. God bless you in your hour of sorrow.
David (Jo) Olmstead
April 8, 2013
Tom,
I know words cannot console the grief you and your family are feeling. It is tragic that she was taken from this world so suddenly, but I know she will always remain in your heart and memory. I have so many fond memories of all the Michigan games we saw together and Marilyn will always remain in my heart too.
Donn Robinson
April 7, 2013
Tom,
It has been many many years since I saw you. I was saddened by the loss and heartache I know you are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you! I remember us playing together in elementary school.I hope to see you at the reunion.
April 6, 2013
Dear Wagamon's,
Our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. Marilyn is and will always be that wonderful person that we came to know.
Brent and Kara were fortunate to know her though friendships and wschool experiences. Whenever we think of Marilyn we smile and feel much warmth. That will always be. So sorry for your loss.
Ken and Cheryl DeBoer
Ed Bottrell
April 6, 2013
Tom,
I was saddened to hear of your loss and wish to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I hope we can reconnect at the FCHS Reunion in September.
Best regards,
Jerry Clutts
April 6, 2013
Janice and I were saddened to learn of your loss. Our condolences to you and the family. Marilyn kept us informed about your family in her annual Christmas greetings.
Jeanne MacArthur MacLeamy
April 5, 2013
Dear Tom,
Your Flint Central pals are thinking of you and your family. We are so grateful that for so many years you had such a wonderful wife and mother to your children. You all had a priceless gift and you were blessed. We are so very sorry for your deep loss.
Warmest wishes,
Jeanne MacArthur MacLeamy
Rich Pope
April 5, 2013
My condolences, Tom. So sorry. My thoughts are with you.
Peace
Kelly Martin-Fifield
April 5, 2013
Dear Tom, Robert and Dylan,
I enjoyed Marilyn's humor and light during our time teaching together at Waverly Middle School. I am keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Darryl/Vicky Martin
April 5, 2013
Mrs. Wagamon was a great person, and a great neighbor. Our deepest sympathy to the Wagamon family.
LuAnn Gibbs
April 4, 2013
Knowing my son was in Iraq during the invasion, she called me at Winans everyday to check on me. Gave me words of encouragement! He had been one of her students! She was like the favorite aunt you always loved to see! The world will be a sadder place and heaven has another grade A angel! My prayers to your family!
April 4, 2013
Dear Tom,
You have my deepest sympathies on the death of Marilyn. As I looked at her picture, I recalled several times that I had the privilege to meet, talk and laugh with her. As a wife and mother, she was beautiful inside and out; she will be relentless and uncompromisingly missed.
Take care of yourself & your family,
Kathanne DeVault
paula and david fedewa
April 4, 2013
We were sorry to hear of the loss of this wonderful and caring person and educator.She will be missed by an entire community.
Melissa Carrow
April 4, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss Tom. My thoughts have been with you.
Rita Townsend
April 3, 2013
Thank you for your your unselfish love, compassion, kindness and values. You lived life with passion and all your beauty and love is evident in those you have left behind. Thank you for the privilege of knowing you and getting to love you. Thank you that you are alive in my children. Thank you for the many lives you touched, even in just one meeting. You will be missed, but never forgotten! RIP Marilyn. We will love you always.
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