Marilyn Louise Stevenson, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully, on Saturday, December 24, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Marilyn was born on August 28, 1959, to Arthur “Snook” Cowan and Dorothy “Izolla” Garner Sloan.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, step-father, George R. Sloan; and brother, Millard Eugene Garner.

Marilyn is survived by her son, Shannon Burton; grandchildren, Sierra Keaton, Toshan Roseboro, Tovon Roseboro, and Seven Burton; sisters, Shirley Garner Galaspy and Josephine Miller; sister-in-law, Laverne Garner; nieces and nephews, Tonya McNeely, Teriyaki Perkins, Sherlonna Garner, Lee-Jamil Miller, LeLan Miller, and Jeanette Garner.

Marilyn was part of the 1977 graduating class of South Iredell High School and Elder of the Church at Cameron Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed bowling, softball, working in her yard, and planting flowers.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2022, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Cameron Presbyterian Church. A funeral service will begin at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Timothy Bates officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com for the Stevenson family.

Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is serving the family.