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Marlyn Gayton Obituary
OLEAN ---Marlyn A. Gayton, 65, passed away unexpectedly Friday (May 16, 2025) at the Olean General Hospital with her loving family by her side.
Born August 15, 1959, in Olean, she was the daughter of Serell S. Santee-Gayton and Audrey M. Peterson Gayton.
Marlyn graduated from Olean High School in 1977. She held various job positions throughout the years, including accountant for the collections department for Cattaraugus County, bank teller and associate for Stewarts, Fashion Bug, G&G, Rue 21, and most recently, Bon Ton until their closing in 2018. She was currently working part-time at Marshalls as a stock associate.
She loved fashion, photography, Prince, Maya Angelou, collecting angels, and listening to music. Her love for a good quote would help guide her throughout her days.
Marlyn had a strong work ethic, and her kindness and friendly attitude are what would draw people to her, and she would always be sure to say hello. She enjoyed shopping for herself and, more importantly, for others. She found immense joy in finding things in a store and giving them to others because she knew it would make their day. She cherished the memories of watching Tyler grow up, being happy, and would scrapbook moments, whether it was his name being in the newspaper, or him attending a concert or sporting event. She captured many pictures and would display them throughout the house as she loved to reflect on the great bond that Tyler and she had together. Being a mother to Tyler was her main and greatest priority in life.
She is survived by her beloved son, Tyler Plaud of Olean; her mother Audrey M. Gayton of Olean; her sisters: Audrey O. Gayton, Christine Gayton, Debra Gayton, Calisse Gayton, and Lori Gayton; brothers: Serrell M. Gayton, Stanley Pierce, and Norman Gayton and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her father and by three brothers, Timothy A. Gayton, Vernon Gayton, Sr., and Duane C. Gayton.
Friends will be received on Friday, May 23, 2025, from 12 pm to 2pm at the Casey, Halwig and Hartle Funeral Home, 3128 West State Road, Olean. Funeral services will begin at 2pm.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. or to the American Heart Association (www.heart.org).
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Wesley Gilbert
May 24, 2025
May the love and peace of God bless you all during this difficult time know that I love and am praying for you all
Rolenda Owens
May 22, 2025
A beautiful woman. She always had a smile for everyone she met. Loved her
Christine (Rogozinski) McAnallen
May 21, 2025
Marlyn is in Heaven, and at peace, watching over us. She was kindhearted, cheerful to everyone, no matter how her
day was and dedicated to her family and jobs.I have many great memories with the family and the love given by
each of them. My love and prayers to each of you.
Rosanne
May 21, 2025
Omg I have been out of town. This is such a shock. She was so sweet and kind . I will miss her smiling face.
Susan Aldridge Proctor
May 20, 2025
Sweet cousin, I will miss you dearly. I am so grateful to God that he gave us time last summer to see each other and talk catching up on everything. I will cherish memories of good times back in the day when you worked in the mall always helping me pick out my outfit for The Jube. You were always so kind to everyone. Family I send prayers for strength to all of you. Keep The Faith and Tyler know that your mom will always be right there with you. She loved you to the galaxy and beyond.
American Heart Association
May 20, 2025
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Gail pfeiffer
May 20, 2025
I worked with Marlyn for many years, no matter what was happening, she always had that beautiful smile. Rest in peace my friend.
Billie Jean Putt
May 19, 2025
Mar I will never forget you an when you took me under your wing at fashion bug.. I will miss you !! God Bless Your friend Billie
Megan Dwyer Wilson family
May 19, 2025
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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