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Marilyn Givens Obituary
Evansville,IN
Marilyn Jacquelyn Givens passed away at her home on December 21,2017
Marilyn had been a member of New Hope Church. She had found joy in being a Lincoln School Crossing Guard and playing the piano for numerous churches.Her greatest joy was being a mother to her son, James "Jimmy" Scott III and a grandmother to Domnesha Scott and De'Neiko Scott.
In life, Marilyn "Jackie" had a jovial spirit. She met no strangers. With every person she encountered, she had a story to tell and a testimony to impart.
She remained with joy in her heart until God called her home.
Marilyn Jacquelyn Givens was preceded in death by her Husband Albert Givens, grandson, De'Neiko and her brother, Michael Hayden. She leaves to cherish her son, James Scott III; granddaughter, Domnesha Scott; great grandson, Zayden Scott; siblings: Marguerite Tubberville of Boston, MA; Emma Fykes of Biloxi, MS; Rosa Brown of St. Louis, MO; Robert Hayden (Martha)of Atlanta, GA; John Edward Watson (Linda) of Evansville, IN, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will Thursday 5PM until 7PM at Osborne Funeral Home, Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Friday at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church.
Osborne Funeral Home entrusted with final care.
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Patricia McFarland Wisdom
January 3, 2018
Hayden and Givens Families; what a precious gift, Marilyn was to friends, strangers and most of all, her church family. Marilyn always loved gospel music. She never hesitated, when asked, to play for her "home" church, New Hope Missionary Baptist.
In her later years, after joining the Mother's Board, she would pull out her tambourines or maracas to set a "beat" to whatever joyful tune the choir would sing. Many times she joined in, and you could hear her alto voice. From childhood to adulthood, I will never forget Marilyn's smile and her love to "testify" about how good her GOD was to her. HEAVEN will surely gain a gifted musician. We will forever miss her musical talent and kind spirit, on this side, but we will certainly know that we have crossed that other side of "River Jordan," because we will hear Mother Marilyn Hayden Givens, loudly welcoming us HOME, with her instruments.
Dear Family, I can only PRAY that our GOD will comfort you in HIS ARMS to give you a calming strength and peace.
With sincere sympathy.
Patricia M. Wisdom
Barbara Grimes Arnold
January 3, 2018
Marilyn was a very nice person with a sweet personality. I remember her from school in Evansville. My prayers are with her son and family.
Barbara Arnold
Donnalita Ervin-Jones
January 3, 2018
Marilyn and I met at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church when I was a girl. I played piano and organ there through my teen years. Among the many churches at which she played, she also played for the Carver Center Senior Citizens Choir. My mother, the late Mrs. Beatrice Ervin sang with them, and I attended rehearsal sometimes in the summer. I also remember seeing Marilyn on duty as a school crossing guard at Lincoln Elementary School.
Linda Watson
January 2, 2018
Growing up in New Hope Bapt. Church, going through the various choirs according to your age, Marilyn was always there. When we didn't have a pianist, when they were running late or what she'd step up and fill in. I remember her playing songs but I don't recall sheets of music in front of her. She seemed always prepared be it a Tambourine or a pair of Maracas ; Marilyn knew what sound was needed and produced it. Her spirit was filled with music and her inter-reactions with people was priceless. Heaven has received a Angel in Marilyn Hayden Givens, my Sister n Law!
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