Marilyn Patricia Riley, 67, lifelong resident of Norwalk, passed away early, Monday morning, April 17, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Marilyn was born on June 30, 1955, in Norwalk, OH, to the late Patricia (Burrill) Davis and Edward Davis. She graduated from St. Paul High School as a member of the class of 1973. Marilyn was employed as a seamstress for Norwalk Furniture for 23 years and activity coordinator at Salvation Army for 13 years. In her spare time, Marilyn enjoyed volunteering, gardening, sewing, crafts, casino trips, playing cards, and vacations. Marilyn lived for her summers to spend time with her extended camping family. She took joy in a lot of things, but Marilyn was happiest spending time with her family.

Marilyn is survived by 3 daughters, Steffani (David) Gilbert, Betsy (Bradley) Urich, and Andrea (Brandon) Kluding, all of Norwalk; 2 sons, Christopher (Katie) Lee, and Travis Lee, both of Norwalk; niece, Christina (Darren) Riffe of Norwalk; 10 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 2 brothers, Donald (Mary) Davis and Vincent (Debra) Davis.

In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, David Riley, who passed in 1997; significant other of 23 years, Terry Lee, who passed in 2022; grandson, Tyler David Springer-Riley, who passed in 2001, and a sister in infancy, Marsha Davis.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, from 4 pm to 7 pm at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 W. Main Street, Norwalk, OH 44857. The memorial service will be held in the funeral home on Friday, April 21, 2023, at 11 am. Procession and burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery in Norwalk.

Those wishing to contribute to Marilyn's memory may do so to the Oncology Department at Fisher Titus Medical Center, 272 Benedict Avenue, Norwalk, OH 44857 or to the Salvation Army, 55 Whittlesey Avenue, Norwalk, OH 44857.

Fond memories and condolences can be shared online at www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com.

The Salvation Army
55 Whittlesey Ave, Norwalk OH 44857
Web: http://neo.salvationarmy.org/northeastohio/norwalk

Fisher Titus Oncology Department
272 Benedict Ave, Norwalk OH 44857