August 31, 1944 – September 3, 2024

Lawton, OK

The funeral service for Marilyn L. Weatherly was at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 9, 2024, at Bible Baptist Church, officiated by Dr. Bob Weger, Pastor.

Burial followed in Sunset Memorial Gardens under the direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.

Marilyn L. Weatherly, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, in Lawton, Oklahoma. Born on August 31, 1944, in Lawton to Verlin and Mary (Hargrove) Ryans, Marilyn spent her entire life in her hometown. Marilyn married her beloved husband, Melvin Weatherly, on June 26, 1961, promising her father she would complete her high school education.  She kept that promise and graduated from Lawton High School in 1962.

Marilyn initially worked as a secretary for Conway and Hale Floor Covering. She later pursued a career in real estate, earning her license and working with both Parks-Jones and Coldwell Banker Realty. A  member of Bible Baptist Church, Marilyn was also known for her love of travel.

She is survived by her husband, Melvin Weatherly, of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Mike Meldrum, Wichita Falls, Texas, and Karen and Curt Francois, Lawton, Oklahoma; four grandchildren and their spouses, Amber Francois, Lindsey and David Castro, Zachary and Stephanie Simmons and Landon and Stephanie Francois; four great-grandchildren, Jakob, Madison, Alayna and Charlie; and two sisters, Ava Martin and Virginia Traughber.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter, Ashley Simmons.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Bertha Ortiz and Complete Hospice for the care given to Marilyn.