Marilyn J. Silves, 85, formerly of Sligo, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, at the Clarion Healthcare and Rehab Center in Clarion, where she fought a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was greatly loved and cared for by all of the staff there.

She was born June 29, 1935, in Parker. She was the daughter of Rawlon and Gladys (Yingling) Francisco.

Marilyn was married to John Funfer, followed by F. Hunter Silves, who both preceded her in death.

Marilyn graduated from Parker High School and worked at Parker Glass Plant for several years, before becoming a homemaker.

She attended Sligo Methodist Church.

In her spare time, she enjoyed the outdoors, golfing, baseball, singing and spending time with her family. She had a zest for life and was not afraid to give her opinion to others. Marilyn took care of all those she loved.

Marilyn is survived by one daughter, Tracy Kelly and her significant other, Steve Carson, of Belvidere Ill.; three grandchildren, Justin Kelly of Butler, Jennifer Simon and her husband, Matt, of East Jordan, Mich., and Jamie Kelly of Butler; and two great-grandchildren, Abigayle and Samuel Simon of East Jordan, Mich.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five sisters, Lillian McGinnis, Rowena Deal, Martha Page, Rita Fleming and Mary Huselton; five brothers, Rawlon (Butch), Gerald, Donald, Jack and James; and a great-grandson, Henry Simon, who we know she will embrace and spoil; and also many nieces and nephews.

SILVES — All services for Marilyn J. Silves, who died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, will be held privately for the family.

Interment will be in the Parker Cemetery.

Arrangements were handled by Varner Funeral Home.

The family suggests memorials be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.varnerfuneralhome.com.