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Marilyn Theresa Anderson (Mother, Mom, Granny), age 76, was born in Austin, Texas to the late Samuel Edward Anderson and Merle Caro Anderson on August 28, 1949. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday - May 06, 2026, at her home in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Throughout her early years, Mother worked several jobs including Mary Kay Manufacturing in Dallas, Texas. When living in Austin, Texas, she was a member of East 19th Street Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor MC Walker. Mother relocated to Clarkston, Georgia in 2006 and worked as a Personal Care Assistant until her health began to decline. In 2018 Mother was introduced to the True Grace Christian Fellowship Church through her beloved friend and riding buddy, the late Mother Emily Lewis (they were often called Thelma & Louise). Mother joined the ministry under the leadership of the late Overseer Billy Joe Gilbert and continued her membership under the current leadership of Pastor Theron Bussey, Jr. until Our Heavenly Father called her home. She was a faithful member and believed in giving God what is due to Him in time, talent and tithe/offering. Many of her family and friends, in Texas and beyond, know that the love of her life was her Georgia church family at True Grace Christian Fellowship Church. Mother also loved her sports, especially NFL Dallas Cowboys. She would be sure to record each game so she could take her time watching the replays. Mother was known as Granny to many while assisting Regina's Tiny Tots Childcare. She was loved by all the little tots who were like family to her. Mother was preceded in death by her FATHER: Samuel Edward Anderson; MOTHER: Merle Caro Anderson; BROTHER: Edward Lee Anderson; BROTHER-IN-LAW: Pastor Larry Sample; GRANDCHILDREN: Darrion Jones, De'Von Jones and Dionne Jones. She is survived by her 3 CHILDREN: Regena Renee Bernard, Darrion Eugene Green and Kimberly Diane Green; SISTERS: Elsie (Walter) Brown, Pastor Doris Sample, Kathy (Wayne) La'Blanc and Jeannie Patterson; BROTHER: Rev. Samuel (Carol) Anderson; SISTER-IN-LAW: Francis Anderson, GRANDCHILDREN: De'Mon Marquest CathCart and Ka'Mesha Dionne Patrice CathCart; GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Kristin Michelle Watkins and Jhaneyh CathCart-Ombroy; BEST FRIENDS: Brenda Durham, Lillian Williams and Lela Joyce Garvin; DEACON & DEACONESS: Darrin Wright who she affectionately called 'Man Of God' & Veronica Wright who she affectionately called 'Pretty Girl'; GOD-DAUGHTER: Katrina Leeann Cooper Walker who she affectionately called 'My Baby Girl'; NEIGHBOR: Mr. Luther - who checked on her daily...along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The Celebration of Life Service for Marilyn Theresa Anderson will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM. This service will be recorded and streamed live. If the event is interrupted at any time due to technical issues, the entire event will be uploaded and available to view later in the day. Please copy and paste the link to share or simply click on the link to view the event. https://vimeo.com/event/5926126

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Marilyn Theresa Anderson

August 28, 1949 - May 6, 2026