Marilyn Davison Grant
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A Visitation for Marilyn Jean Grant, 69, Lawrence will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, February 12, 2018 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. She passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018 at her home.
Marilyn was born on July 19, 1948 in Lawrence, KS the daughter of Elvin E. and Elaine L. (Marsell) Davison.
She worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone for 35 years as an operator as well as several other positions within the company.
She was a member of Eagles and VFW. She loved to going to Hawk Talk with her friends and enjoyed scrapbooking, bowling, and spending time with her grandchildren.
She married Dr. David J.W. Grant and he preceded her in death December 9, 2005.
Survivors include her mother, Elaine Davison, Lawrence; two daughters, Virginia (Jeff) Sims, Jefferson City, Lori (Randy) Stanley, Lawrence; three grandchildren; Dara Sailler, Melissa Eye, Rebecca Mole four great grandchildren, Peyton, Klaire, Kai, Hartley; sister, Jennifer (Darrell) Hathaway, Overbrook, KS; and brother, Tom Davison, Lawrence, KS.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to David J.W. Grant and Marilyn J. Grant Fellowship (make checks payable to UMF Foundation – in the memo line: David & Marilyn Grant Fellowship # 6674) mail to University of MN Foundation, P.O. Box 860266, Minneapolis, MN 55486-0266 or and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.
So sorry for your loss! Prayers for your family.
Family: Sorry to hear of the loss of such a wonderful woman, Grandma Marilyn, who was was such a big part of our lives. We will miss her. The Derosiers
My sympathies go out to her family – Elaine, Tom, Virginia & Lori.
I loved Marilyn like a sister! She was a beautiful, intelligent and caring woman. I remember how much she loved Germany and she and my husband would talk for hours about the country. She also enjoyed her crossword puzzles, and missed it later in her life because she wasn’t able to see as well. She was beautiful inside and out. And boy, did she love her breakfasts! You will be greatly missed sister by choice.
Will be missed greatly from the Sisterhood of the traveling card.
Ginny, I am so sorry about your loss. You are in my thoughts.
To Marilyn’s wonderful family. I am so, so, sorry. I loved Marilyn like a Sister but then I was her proud Sister-in-Law. Marilyn fought her battle with Cancer with dignity, and courage. I never heard her complain about her demise. I am so proud to be part of her family. As Ila Russell stated Marilyn was beautiful inside and out.
I know she is now with David in Heaven and that is my solace. I will miss her so, so much but I truly know she is happy to be with the love of her life.
I know your loss is awful and my heart goes out to you all. All I can say is that you must be SO proud of your Mother, Grand Mother, Great Grand Mother, Brother, and Sister.
Let us not lose touch..
To Elaine, Virginia, Lori, Tom, and family,
On behalf of Marilyn’s classmates, we send heartfelt condolences and will miss her presence, good nature, and caring for others. May your memories of the good times comfort you and your close friends and family help you with support, happiness, peace, love and hope for today and tomorrow.
My condolences to the family and friends of Marilyn. Marilyn was a classmate, LHS 66′, and co-worker, at SW Bell. God Bless and comfort you.
Marilyn never met a stranger was such a fun and beautiful woman we work together a lot at the VFW in Lawrence and enjoyed every minute of it Marilyns .motto was just one more and we all loved it she will be missed
My deepest condolences to you and your family during this dark time. Our family is keeping you and yours in our prayers and thoughts.
Ginny
So very sorry for your loss u and ur family are in thoughts and prayers.
Ginny and Lori so very sorry for your loss. I remember your mom when you kids were just babies and I would stay at your house in Minneapolis MN. Your mom was so beautiful, bubbly and such a fun person. You girls are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you. Aunt Deb. Erhard MN
She was like my second mom growing up with Lori and Ginny. I spent more time over there most days. I’m so grateful I got to see her last summer when I was in town.
Sending love and prayers to you Lori and Ginny and the whole family.
Thinking of you and your family. Prayers for all.
So sorry for your loss Jen…..my prayers and thoughts to you and the rest of family.
I am so sorry that she has passed….She will be greatly missed by all and especially by her family…
So sorry for your loss. Marilyn was a very wonderful person and will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers for all of the family and friends.
Ah, my Marilyn….. To know you was an honor! Hawk Talk won’t be the same without you! And, oh those discussions about our KC Royals! Gonna miss you, my friend!
So sorry Lori and Ginny. My thoughts are with you.
Ginny and Lori,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Condolences to you and your families, will be keeping you in my thoughts during this difficult time.
To Marilyn’s family:
I am so saddened by Marilyn’s death. I have known her since grade school. She always flashed a smile my way. She will be so missed. What a sweet and caring heart she possessed! God be with you all in your sorrow.
So sorry Elaine & family to read about the loss of Marilyn. She was such a pretty women & fought her battle to the end. Hated that I was unable to attend the visitation. My prayers & thoughts will be with you in the days to follow. She is now in a much better place. The Eagles Auxiliary will be making a donation to the UMF Foundation.
Marilyn was a pleasure to work with at Southwestern Bell….great in taking care of customers and well liked by co-workers. Very sorry to learn of her death much too soon. May her family be comforted with warm memories of your life together. She was a wonderful person.
Debbie Vignatelli
It was with great sadness that we learned of Marilyn’s passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. We hope that in a small way they help through these trying times. May memories of her and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead.
I didn’t know. Just hadn’t seen anything on fb lately and so looked at her name in my friend list. So very saddenned. Knew Marilyn since 6 years old. Started second grade together. She was my best friend all thru grade school. She was the best. We walked to school most days, spent nights at her house close to mine, played, girl scouts, Halloween and so much more. I moved to Topeka starting 7th grade and only saw each other a few more times. Then caught up on fb maybe 4 years ago soon after i lost my husband. Kept saying we would get together but didn’t then i moved to south Carolina. This devastates me. Knew she had cancer and saw posts here and there and we kept up about our lives thru messenger. Then nothing.everyone i knew when young loved her. I know from posts she adored her family and had so many friends.
I am so very sorry for family and friends. Such a tragedy. Whoever sees this please give her mom my condolences. I have bad cancer too and it is terminal but still here for now. My heart is with you all.
Kathy McClacherty Prochazka.