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MARILYN M. JOHNSON, 74
Ocala - Marilyn M. Johnson Wacks, age 74, of Ocala, FL passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 28, 2012.
She was born in Fulton Co., IN on December 28, 1937 to Roy E. Minter and Mary E. Burk Minter. When Marilyn was at an early age, her mother remarried. Marilyn received the gift of love from her mother and stepfather, George E. Corrie.
She grew up in Marseilles, Illinois, and was active member of the First Baptist Church of Marseilles, serving as a pianist. Her life dream was to be a missionary, but instead focused her talents and love in raising her three daughters.
She moved to Ocala in 1976 with her family. She was a retired store manager for General Nutrition Center (GNC) in Ocala.
She is survived by her husband, Eugene Wacks of Ocala, FL; daughters, Rebecca (Dale) Anspach of Highland Village, TX, Lorenda (Ken) Houghton of Tavares, FL, and Deborah (Wes) Elsea of Ocala, FL. A sister, Mabel Corrie of Belleview, FL; five granddaughters and two grandsons and three great-granddaughters and three great-grandsons.
A visitation will be held at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 910 SE Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL on Thursday, August 2, 2012 from 4-7 p.m. A funeral service will also be held at the funeral home on Friday, August 3, 2012 at 10 a.m. Burial will take place at Highland Memorial Park, Ocala, FL.
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Deborah Elsea
July 26, 2025
Hi Momma we miss you everyday! My husband joined you this month in Heaven Momma. His military service with honors will be held 13 years to the day that you passed & will be buried the day that you died on July 28th Momma. It's so surreal. I know you guys are healthy, happy & Rejoicing with our Lord & Savior & renewed & out of pain & catching up on every thing & having a good time but we all down here miss you all loads & now i have to learn to carry on without my beloved Wes Momma!!! Both of you R.I.P. xoxoxo
Deborah "Tweet" Elsea
July 27, 2024
I'm thinking of you & reminiscing with wonderful memories that I'm forever thankful for that you shared & made with my family & I over the years Momma. Thank you so, so very much Momma. I love & miss you always Momma Sending hugs & kisses up your way in Heaven Momma
DEBORAH ELSEA
July 26, 2023
I'm proud you were our Mother Momma & your warm smile at the health food/vitamin store welcomed, brightened & touched many, many lives throughout the years you resided in Ocala & I'm sure it did everywhere you went as well. Love you forever & ever Momma
DEBORAH ELSEA
July 26, 2023
It's so hard to believe it's been twelve years now since your passing into Heaven Momma. I miss you so very, very much & you are always in my heart . I'll see something during the day that'll remind me of you & your spiritual presence like a beautiful butterfly, a dragon fly, a car similar to your's etc & I know through you & the rest of our family knowing our Lord & Savior that you're not gone forever but that you're in Heaven & we will see you again one day whenever the good Lord calls each of us home as well. I you dearly Momma & am so thankful that the good Lord blessed me to be one of your children. How fortunate my sisters' & I were to have you as our Mother. You showed us love, strength, compassion, obedience & first & foremost lead us in knowing our Lord & Savior- AMEN. Thank you Momma for always being there being an excellent teacher & role model. You are forever missed her on earth . Until we meet again one day Momma I cherish all our memories we had together
Momma and I happy together. :)
Deborah Elsea
August 5, 2012
MOMMA, You are going to be MISSED MORE Than words can express! I LOVE YOU MOMMA so VERY MUCH and kept my promise to you!!!! It's Soooo Painful for us right now but I know you're with Jesus and having a wonderful time catching up with Grandma and the rest. It's NOT goodbye but UNTIL LATER.... I KNOW you KNOW that I will ALWAYS LOVE YOU and am going to MISS YOU DAILY along with our daily and most times multi-daily chats. It's REALLY, REALLY DIFFICULT MOMMA but I am going to be STRONG for You because I know you would want that. You'd tell me to pull myself up by my boot straps and by being a believer in Christ our Lord that you are in a better place out of misery and pain. You ARE the BESTEST MOTHER IN ALL THE WORLD AS WELL AS GRANDMOTHER TOO!!!! Until later Momma. All My Love, Your Baby - Tweety (Deborah) XO <3
Shirley Neher
August 3, 2012
Marilyn has been an awesome friend and cousin. When I was younger she use to take me roller skating and she was a fantastic skater. I will truly miss her. She loved her family so much and always talked great about them. She was such a positive person and so caring. My thoughts and prayers to her family and husband. She will always be in my heart.
August 3, 2012
MAY OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. SHE WILL BE DEARLY MISSED. LOVE EVERYONE AT ALL PETS CLINIC
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