Marilyn Jewel Thacker, age 86, of Hillsboro, passed away at her home on April 20, 2021.
She was born the daughter of Robert and Ruth Elam Ellington in Donnellson, IL on June 22, 1934.
She married Donald Williamson who preceded her in death, later she married Maynard Thacker who also preceded her in death.
Marilyn worked for CIPS for 20yrs as a utility worker.
She was a member of the Schram City Baptist Church she enjoyed baking, doing yard work, taking trips with her sister Blanche and being with her family.
She is survived by a son Donald (Cindy) Williamson of Hillsboro and daughter Janet Viernum of West Frankfort, IL grand mother of Jason, Dawn, Traci, Megan, Jon, Krista, Latasha, and Angela, Great grandma of Keagan, Madison, Taylor, Brandon, Hailey, Quentin, Brantley, Nicholas, Hailie, Josie, Zackary, Dallas, Jasmine, Emma, McKinley, Mikey, and Harlow. Great great Grandma of Alaney. She is also survived by her siblings Blanche Green of Hillsboro, Shirley (Bruce) Theobald of Plainville, IL, Rich Ellington of Mt. Olive.
besides her parents and Husbands, she was preceded in death by; a son, Larry Williamson, a grandson, Brian Williamson, brothers, Charles Ellington, Ronald Ellington and Loyd Ellington and Son in Law Louis Viernum.
Funeral services will be held at Hough and Sons Funeral Home in Hillsboro on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 1 pm Visitation will be held from 10-1 pm also at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Hillsboro.
Memorials can be given to Diabetes foundation or P.A.W.S. in Hillsboro
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