Marilyn Jane Stater Gillihan
Of Melbourne, Arkansas

Marilyn Jane Stater Gillihan, daughter of the late Harry and Jane Stater, was born January 24, 1953 in Wichita, Kansas.  She departed this life January 5, 2023 in Melbourne, Arkansas at the age of 69 years.  Marilyn grew up in Derby, Kansas, where she spent her life as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, homemaker and friend.  She was of the Church of Christ faith. Her working years were spent at Boeing, Beechcraft and Cessna aviation and IGA Grocery where she would go in each morning at 4 a.m. to "make the donuts."

Marilyn was a people-person who made friends with everyone she met. She was "Merner," "Mamaw," and "Mamster," to her nieces, nephews and grandchildren. She loved movies, music, and cooking. She will be remembered for her fun-loving nature and her optimism.

She is survived by one daughter:  Renee Lindsey and husband Dan of Calico Rock, Arkansas; one son:  Casey Gillihan and wife Emily of Derby, Kansas; one sister:  Carolyn Redford and husband Ron of Derby, Kansas; two brothers:  Steve Stater and wife Tami of Derby, Kansas, John Stater and wife Gina of Wichita, Kansas; four grandchildren:  Keegan Gillihan, Corbin Gillihan, Aricka Lindsey and Lawren Lindsey. She also leaves beloved nieces and nephews: Jane, Kate, Tiffany, Clay, Allie, Kyle, Rachel, and Zack, as well as many good friends.

Her family will be holding a memorial service in Derby, Kansas at a later date.

Cremation arrangements by Eddie's Family Funeral Home in Calico Rock, Arkansas