Marilyn Jean Pennington

Marilyn Jean Hopkins was born to Harry J. and Josephine Grace (Williamson) Hopkins June 7, 1938 in Chicago, ILL. She was the youngest of four children, her brothers Raymond (d) and William (d) and her sister Josephine. In 1957 Marilyn married Anthony J. Preiksa (d). Together they had seven children; Michael (Kelly Polowa) of Mt. Vernon WA, Linda (Greg Castillo) of Santa Barbara, Andrew of Twin Falls ID, Donna (Gary Gemberling) of S.B., Joseph of Lompc CA, Anthony Jr. of Santa Barbara, and Daniel (Jeannie Mello) of Lompoc, CA. She was the proud Grandma of seven; Andrew Preiksa, Joseph, Christopher and Nicholas Castillo, and Kelly, Danielle and McKenna Gemberling. In 1984 Marilyn was married to Sidney Pennington until his death in 2003. Marilyn is survived by her children, grandchildren, her sister Jo, of Kentucky and two sisters-in-law, Rita Hopkins of North Carolina and Kathy Hopkins of Florida, and many nieces and nephews.
Marilyn loved her family and friends. She had a great sense of humor. She passed away peacefully in Mt Vernon, WA with her family by her side after a short illness. She will be greatly missed.
There will be a grave side service at Calvary Cemetary at 10:30 on June 7, followed by a gathering at Stow Park at 11:30, Area 3. Please join our family to share your memories of our mom.