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Marilyn Thomas Obituary
MONTICELLO - Marilyn Rose Cable Thomas, 74, of Monticello passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.
Marilyn was born April 18, 1948, in Effingham, the daughter of Philip M. and Roselin J. (Barns) Cable.
She is survived by her daughters, Cindy Shadwell Norton and Christy McQueen; grandsons, Cole (Samantha) Norton and Garrett McQueen; brother, Ray Cable; and sister, Ruth Ann Bales.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and many other missed loved ones.
Marilyn enjoyed watching old Western movies, traveling, spending time with family and friends, going out to hear local bands play and eating out - especially with her Monday Morning Breakfast Group and her Friday Night Fish Ladies.
Per her wishes, there will be no services. A celebration of life will be held at a future date.
Please join her family in sharing memories, photos and videos on her tribute wall at sunsetfuneralhome.com. Cremation rites have been accorded at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 710 N. Neil St., Champaign, IL 61820.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Marlene DeWeese
May 1, 2023
To Marilyn´s family I send my deepest sympathy. We were school friends and I always thought so much of her and her Mother. She moved away but we still kept in touch on FB and last time I seen her was at Rural King in Effingham, we had quite a long chat. She was a wonderful person. Prayers to your family.
Shelby
April 30, 2023
I´ll always remember the day she began alterations on my wedding dress. It was such a special day for me and she did perfect . ... she will be greatly missed by many
Alan Harris
April 30, 2023
I am a classmate of Marilyn, what a beautiful soul. We will miss her much.
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Marlene Lake Rodriguez
April 30, 2023
Marilyn was always so kind and friendly. I went through 12 years of school with her. She always attended all our reunions and get togethers. I truly will miss her!!!
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