Marilyn Kay McWilliams

Marilyn Kay McWilliams obituary, Lamesa, TX

Marilyn Kay McWilliams

Marilyn McWilliams Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 8, 2025.
Marilyn Kay McWilliams passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. Born on September 17, 1947, in Clovis, New Mexico. She leaves behind a legacy of love and memories that will be treasured by all who knew her.

Marilyn is survived by her devoted husband, Michael C. Payton of Lamesa, Texas; her daughter, Lori K. Buckner, and husband, John, of Andrews, Texas; her son-in-law, Todd Brewster of Junction, Texas; her step-son, Wesley Payton, and wife, Lihn, of Guam; her brothers, Ronnie McWilliams and wife, Jody, of Sacramento, New Mexico, and Bobby McWilliams and wife, Shirley, of Greenwood, Texas. Her legacy also lives on through her beloved grandchildren, Dylon Thompson and wife, Abbie, Devon Thompson, Connor Brewster, Christy Bates and fiancé Ryan, and Kylee Payton, as well as her great-grandchildren, Cason, Sarai, Waylon, Madison, Camden, Ashton, and AJ who will all hold her memory close to their hearts.

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