Marilyn Kay (Jackson) Ferguson Obituary (1942 - 2013)

Marilyn Kay Ferguson, 70, of Parker City, IN went to be with her Lord, early Sunday morning, January 13, 2013 at her residence in Parker City, IN. She was born November 7, 1942 in Muncie, IN. the daughter of William and Thelma (Flannery) Jackson. She was a 1960 graduate of Muncie Central High School. Marilyn was a homemaker. She was a charter member of Poplar Run United Baptist Church of rural Farmland, IN. She enjoyed spending her leisure time with her loving family and church family. She leaves to cherish her memory a loving husband of 49 years, Glenn Edward Ferguson; two sons, former marine, John David Ferguson of Parker City, IN and Maj. Jeremiah Daniel Ferguson, Army Special Forces, (wife, Carrie) of Gun Powder, MD; a daughter, Carrie Lorraine Schultz (husband, Willie) of Albany, IN; a brother, Kenneth E. Jackson (wife, Susan) of Florida; a sister, Kathy Gross of North Carolina; seven grandchildren, Robert Wyatt, Lynnette Sisco (husband, Matt), Anna Schultz, Elias Ferguson, Edie Ferguson, Morgan Ferguson and Jed Ferguson; and one special great grandchild on the way. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Charles Jackson. A service to celebrate Marilyn's life will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Thornburg Memorial Chapel of Parker City, IN. Burial will follow in Strong Cemetery of Albany, IN. Family and friends may gather to share and remember from 4-8 pm Tuesday, January 15th at the funeral home and one hour prior to services on Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to Ball Memorial Hospital Foundation @ 2401 University Ave. Muncie, Indiana 47303. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wilsonshookfuneralhomes.com.