Marilyn Williams Zember

Marilyn Williams Zember obituary, Canton, GA

Marilyn Williams Zember

Marilyn Zember Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Darby Funeral Home - Canton on Feb. 27, 2026.
Marilyn Williams Zember, age 78, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Marilyn was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be remembered for her unwavering love for her family, her kind and generous spirit, and the warmth she brought into every room. Her greatest joy in life was her family, and she cherished every moment spent with her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her beloved husband, James "Jim" Zember of Canton, Georgia; her son, Kevin (Dr. Wendy) Zember of Marietta, Georgia; her daughter, Jennifer Zember (Daniel McGraw) of Atlanta, Georgia; her sister, Susan (John) Baust of Frisco, North Carolina; and her treasured grandchildren, Danielle Zember, Colin Zember, Maxwell McGraw, and John McGraw. Each of them carries forward her legacy of love, strength, and compassion.

A family graveside service to honor and celebrate Marilyn's life will be held at Georgia National Cemetery on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 1:30 PM. Please join us for a Celebration of Life reception at 563 Laurel Canyon Parkway in Canton from 3:00 PM -5:00 PM.

Marilyn's memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Zember family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Darby Funeral Home - Canton

480 East Main Street P. O. Box 551, Canton, GA 30114

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