Mrs. Marilyn Jean Wilfong

March 10, 1943 - January 8, 2021

Wilfong – Marilyn Jean Wilfong, age 77, of Sanderson, Florida passed away on January 8, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center Riverside with her family by her side. She was born in Bloomfield, Missouri on March 10, 1943 to the late Robert E. Wilkison and Viva Dozier Wilkison. Marilyn was raised in Missouri and later met the love of her life, Gerald Ray Wilfong. They were happily married in 1959 and have enjoyed 61 years together. In 1993, Gerald and Marilyn relocated to Sanderson where they became members of the Lord’s Church of Taylor. Marilyn was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who loved her family dearly. She enjoyed being a homemaker and loved being outdoors; fishing, gardening, riding her golf cart to feed her fish and cows, and farming. She also enjoyed making quilts, but more than anything, she loved spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; and grandson, Adam Mangiafico. Marilyn is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Gerald Ray Wilfong of Sanderson, FL; children, Cynthia Darlene Mangiafico and Breckie Lynn Wilfong both of Sanderson, FL, Tina Wilfong (James, Sr.) Hicks of Keystone Heights, FL, and Jerri Ray (Ken) Hullett of Sanderson, FL; her brother, Dale Wilkison of Missouri; her sisters, Janice Kelly, Sharon Wilkison Marquis, Virginia Potter, and Linda Jones all of Missouri; ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. A Celebration of Marilyn’s Life will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 2:00 pm at The Lord’s Church of Taylor with Pastor Bobby Griffin officiating. Interment will follow at Taylor Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the care and direction of V. TODD FERREIRA FUNERAL SERVICES, 250 North Lowder Street, Macclenny, FL 32063 (904)259-5700.