Marilyn D. Carter

Marilyn Denise Carter, 69, left her earthly home at 10:10 a.m. Sunday, July, 13, 2025 at Freeport Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Marilyn was born in Freeport, Illinois to Henry Sr. and Cynthia Mae Carter on February 5, 1956. She was the 5th of 7 siblings.

Marilyn professed her faith and hope in Christ at an early age on February 21,1965 at The St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Freeport, Illinois, under the leadership of Rev. Robert L. Huff where she sang in the youth/young adult choir. She later united with the Greater Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas under the leadership of Dr. David Henderson where she served as an Usher and on the Hospitality team. She also was active in Sunday school and the Women’s Ministry until she returned to Freeport.

In 1976, Marilyn moved to Dubuque, Iowa where she worked for the City of Dubuque in the Housing Division until 1980. Later in 1980 she moved to Dallas, Texas. While in Dallas she was employed by the Dallas Morning News and later by Baylor Scott and White Health until her retirement in December 2024.

Marilyn was a blessing to her family and friends and all who crossed her path. She loved them all unconditionally. She was truly an amazing person. She graciously opened her doors to anyone in need, always offering warmth and hospitality. Her kindness knew no bounds, and she never hesitated to help others. Many also loved her quick wit and humor. A friend of Marilyn’s shared one of her pleadings which was “Jesus Take the Wheel!!”

Marilyn loved her pearls. “Like a pearl formed through quiet resilience, Marilyn carried herself with timeless grace, offering wisdom, warmth, and beauty to those around her.

Marilyn departed her earthly vessel to be reunited with her dearly departed parents, a brother, Henry Carter Jr., two brother-in-laws, Marvin Mays and Jerome Thomas and an ex-brother-inlaw Stephen Franklin; two nieces, Arletta Horde and Carla Carter; and a nephew, Edward Christopher Collins; and two special friends.

Marilyn is lovingly remembered by her brother, Quincy (Carmen) Carter; her 4 sisters, Pauletta (Edward) Collins, LaVonna (Late-Marvin) Mays, Claudette (Late-Jerome) Thomas, and Sarah (Renardo) Weathersby; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and extended family at St Paul Baptist and Greater Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. She is also remembered by two special friends, Diane Johnson and Dixie Wilkerson of Dallas Texas.

“Marilyn has at last taken residence in her “Apartment” in Heaven.”