Marilyn Ann Smith

Marilyn Ann Smith, age 74, of Rotonda West, Florida passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.

Marilyn is survived by her husband, Rev. Dr. Nyle Smith, Jr; sons, Aaron (Holly) Lawson, Chad (Lindsay) Lawson, Sean (Ellyn) Lawson; Daughter, Erica (George) Taylor; Grandchildren, Brayden Lawson, Olivia Taylor, Sloane Lawson, Jett Lawson, Cameron Taylor, Slade Lawson, Stormi Lawson, Luke Lawson; Sister, Deborah Docherty; Sister-in-Law and Brother-in-Law, Sherry and Steve DeBarr.

Marilyn graduated WVU with a BS in education and taught school in WV and Florida. She helped with founding Living in Faith Evangelistic Ministries, the Director of Englewood FL Christian Women's Association and worked for Meals on Wheels.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

An angel lived among us, a gift from God above. She showered us with kindness and shared with us her love. She cherished every moment with the man who was her life; walking hand in hand together, facing life with all its strife.

She loved her children dearly, each one a different way, nestled close within her heart. Though, now, she's far away. She's gone to live with Jesus. But, she's here with us, today, smiling down on every one of us, and telling us, she's ok.