Marilyn Kay Maxey

Marilyn Kay Maxey obituary, London, KY

Marilyn Kay Maxey

Marilyn Maxey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bowling Funeral Home - London on Dec. 21, 2024.

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Marilyn Kay Maxey, a cherished resident of East Bernstadt, Kentucky, was born on December 19, 1958, in Laurel County, Kentucky. She was the beloved daughter of the late Everett Eversole and Ella Cornett Eversole. Marilyn was united in marriage to Donnie Ray Maxey who survives her.
Marilyn is survived by her devoted daughter, Kayla Rae Maxey, and her treasured grandchildren, Jase Ryan Newton and Jaxton Ray Newton. She also leaves behind her siblings, Joe Eversole, Eugene Eversole and his wife Jackie, all of East Bernstadt, and Ella Jean Kirby and her husband Arvil of Hamilton, Ohio. Marilyn's passing is mourned by a host of other family members and friends.
In addition to her parents, Marilyn is also preceded in death by five siblings, Virgil Eversole, Willard Eversole, Billy Eversole, Linda Eversole, and Clyde Eversole.
Kay loved her flowers and enjoyed hobbies like tending to her chickens, off-road riding with her husband on their razor, and going to the beach. She had the greatest relationship with Donnie; they were best friends. She was straightforward but very sweet, and everyone that met her loved her. She was absolutely crazy about her grandkids and loved all of her family and friends dearly. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Marilyn Kay Maxey departed this life on Saturday, December 21, 2024 being 66 years and 2 days of age.
The funeral service for Marilyn Kay Maxey will be conducted at 1 pm Monday in the Bowling Funeral Home Chapel with Denny McCowan officiating. Burial will follow in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in East Bernstadt.
The family of Marilyn Kay Maxey will receive friends beginning at 11 am Monday until the funeral hour of 1 pm at Bowling Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Zack Bowling, Tyler McDaniel, Mark McDaniel, Chad Rush, Shane Newton and Walter Overbey.

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