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Raulerson – Marilyn Barton Raulerson, age 82, of Glen St. Mary, Florida passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center Riverside in Jacksonville, FL. She was born in Macclenny, Florida on September 3, 1939 to the late Earn Barton and Hattie Lee Davis Barton. Marilyn graduated from Baker County High School in 1958 and remained close with her classmates throughout the years. After school, Marilyn worked briefly as a switch board operator at Southern Bell until starting in the healthcare field where she was able to fulfill her passion of helping others in need. She proudly served as a Nursing Assistant at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital for over 10 years then attended Lake City Community College to earn her certification as a licensed Emergency Medical Technician. Marilyn was one of the first women E.M.T. in the state of Florida. While serving full time as Dr. Dopson’s Nurse at Dr. Dopson’s private practice, she also worked part time as an E.M.T. at Baker County Fire Rescue. Following 33 years of dedicated service with Dr. Dopson, she continued her career as a Nurse at Dopson Family Medical Center. Marilyn was a loving mother and grandmother who was very involved in family activities. She was a season pass holder for the Baker County Wildcat Football games; and attended all her grandchildren’s little league, volleyball, softball, and football games. Her grandchildren brought her the most joy in life. She was a social butterfly and loved being a member of the Woman’s Club of Macclenny where she was honored as Woman of the Year in 2020. She also enjoyed tending to her yard, but most of all spending time with her family and friends. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband of 58 years, Billy “Leroy” Raulerson; son, William Terry Raulerson; grandson, Casey Allison Prevatt.; brother, Thomas Lee Barton, Sr.; sister, Carolyn Barton Boatright. Marilyn is survived by her loving daughter, Debra Raulerson Gnann of Glen St. Mary, FL; daughter-in-law, Dana (Bufort) Thrift of St. George, GA; grandchildren, Kallie Alexis Raulerson, William Ruger Raulerson, Dixie Leigh Raulerson all of Glen St. Mary, FL; granddaughter-in-law, Delinah Prevatt; and great grandchildren, Parker Allison Prevatt and Cole Ryder Prevatt both of Glen St. Mary, FL. A Celebration of Marilyn’s Life will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 11:00 am at Christian Fellowship Temple with Dr. Enola Goodman officiating. Interment will follow at Macedonia Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services Chapel from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. The arrangements are under the care and direction of V. TODD FERREIRA FUNERAL SERVICES, 250 North Lowder Street, Macclenny, FL 32063 (904)259-5700. Visit www.ferreirafuneralservices.com to sign the family’s guest book.

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Ms. Marilyn Barton Raulerson

September 3, 1939 - October 31, 2021