Marilyn Sarah Ann McCullough
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Marilyn Sarah Ann McCullough

  • September 1, 1936 - July 23, 2012
  • Orlando, Florida
  • Donations in memory of Marilyn may be made to the food pantry at Christ to the Nations Church. www.christtothenationsumc.com
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“I have started this message so many times. The words have been difficult to find. We are sharing the heartache that you have been going through....Read More » ”
1 of 27 | Posted by: Diana Kistler - York, PA - Aunt

“Marilyn always had a big smile when she was at Carillon supporting Tammy and the students. May your memories of her help ease the pain of your loss...Read More » ”
2 of 27 | Posted by: Joan Spears - Oviedo, FL - Friend

“I am so sorry for your loss Tammy, My thoughts are with you. I owe you a hug next time I see you. ”
3 of 27 | Posted by: Dean Malkiewicz - Oviedo, FL

“I am so sorry for your loss Tammy, My thoughts are with you. I owe you a hug next time I see you. ”
4 of 27 | Posted by: Dean Malkiewicz - Oviedo, FL

“Sorry for the lost oh a sweet person she always a great love for her family and she always went out of her way to help ”
5 of 27 | Posted by: Cinda Horton McCullough South - CA

“To Marilyn's family, I have such fond memories of your Mom from our days at Flagship bank (with Naoma too). I would run into her periodically around...Read More » ”
6 of 27 | Posted by: Julie Gilbert - Orlando

“You are all in our thoughts and prayers. ”
7 of 27 | Posted by: Paul and Dana Kellis - Oviedo, FL

“She was such a nice lady, and I have many happy memories of visiting their home and spending happy times with David, Jimmy and Tammy. ”
8 of 27 | Posted by: Allison Jillson Wade - Woodstock , VT

“May God Bless all of you at this time in your life. Our son Greg and Tammy would play together when growing up on Palmyra Drive. They are such all...Read More » ”
9 of 27 | Posted by: Kenneth, Elizabeth and Greg Rummell - FL

“Nana McCullough was a awesome person. I could always count on her for advice when I was little. She always had a smile on her face. Love Yall ”
10 of 27 | Posted by: brenda horton - lake city, FL

“When my sister Kathy was in the hospital from a stroke I was staying with Barry and Tammy. Marilyn thought I needed a break and she took me to the...Read More » ”
11 of 27 | Posted by: David J. Hood - Indian Trail, NC

“I will always miss you Aunt Marilyn but I know you are in a better place and with alot of family and friends in heaven. Fly high with the angle Aunt...Read More » ”
12 of 27 | Posted by: Sandra Fay Jones - Harriman, TN

“I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Marilyn was such a fantastic lady. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. ”
13 of 27 | Posted by: Lisa Bailey - Orlando, FL

“Marilyn - I met you years ago while visiting my sister (Barry's Mom) in Orlando. You were so gracious and full of life and always had a smile on your...Read More » ”
14 of 27 | Posted by: Jane Maron - Palm Desert, CA

“We remember Mom McCullough...a sweet woman who was there for all of us as we passed thru the choral groups of Colonial High School. She was always...Read More » ”
15 of 27 | Posted by: Joe & Roxanne Burchnell - TN

“We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now. I must say, Marilyn was truly a gift from God. She always had a smile on...Read More » ”
16 of 27 | Posted by: The Bailey Family - Oviedo, FL

“Marilyn (auntie) we will miss you. Your bright smile will not be forgotten. Love you. Charlie, Marsha, Chuck & Pam ”
17 of 27 | Posted by: The Lassabe Family - Kissimmee, FL

“So sorry to hear of your loss. ”
18 of 27 | Posted by: Linda Rome - Oviedo, FL

“Ray, Jane & Vicki Webb would like to send our deepest sympathy to all the family of Marilyn, she was a blessing to all that knew her. She will be...Read More » ”
19 of 27 | Posted by: Vicki Webb - Orlando, FL - Friend

“We are so saddened to hear of Marilyn's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. The Johnson...Read More » ”
20 of 27 | Posted by: Ginger Schmeltzer - Orlando, FL

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family as you face the challenges that meet. God bless!! ”
21 of 27 | Posted by: Dave and Stacey Antignano - FL

“I am so saddenned to hear that my second, momma McCullough has left us. I loved her dearly. She was a wonderful role model for us. Never missed a...Read More » ”
22 of 27 | Posted by: Pilar M Colon - Orlando, FL

“I was ALWAYS at her house after school everyday, playing around on the piano and waiting for the time to go pick up my "real" mom .... she was the...Read More » ”
23 of 27 | Posted by: Sonja Leezer - Orlando, FL

“I have known Nana Marilyn for the longest time. She would always come to Mrs. Tammy's chorus concerts and just seeing her smiling face was what made...Read More » ”
24 of 27 | Posted by: Sarah Nelson - Oviedo, FL

“Mom was a beautiful loving woman of God. She loved her family as well as her church family. She has been support to David and I through her smile and...Read More » ”
25 of 27 | Posted by: Debi McCullough - Orlando, FL

“MRS. MCCULLOUGH IS A GREAT PERSON AND VERY FRIENDLY, IT WAS A PLEASURE TO HAVE KNOWN HER. ”
26 of 27 | Posted by: SIMONE NADEAU - ORLANDO, FL

“The entire staff at Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Homes, would like to extend their deepest sympathy during the very difficult time. ”
27 of 27 | Posted by: Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home - FL


Marilyn was born in Milton, Ontario, Canada, to Harold and Agnes Fay. Marilyn had a brother, Alex, who then completed the family of four. Marilyn quit school in 9th grade to stay home and help with her mother who was sick. During this time she also helped her father run his plumbing business in Milton. She helped her father on jobs, and did the bookkeeping for the family business. When Marilyn was 18 years old, her family moved to Orlando, Florida, in the hopes that a warmer climate would help extend the life of her mother who was not expected to live long in the cold winters. It was in Orlando that she met Thomas McCullough who was stationed at McCoy Air Force Base. Tom and Marilyn were married on January 26th, 1957, and celebrated 42 years of marriage before Tom was called home to be with our Lord in November 1999. Tom and Marilyn were blessed with three children: David Wayne, James Harold and Tamara Ann.

Though Marilyn never received a high school diploma, it did not stop her from working at important positions at a bank and the telephone company. Marilyn's greatest success, though, is reflected in her family and friends. In 1955, Marilyn met Naoma, and a life long friendship was born. In 1956, while Marilyn was engaged to Tom, Naoma met and married Bob Sherman. This fearsome foursome lived through joy and pain together, raised their kids' together, truly experienced life together, in a way that does not seem common today. After both Tom and Bob were called Home to our Lord, Marilyn and Naoma were more inseparable than ever. Their love for each other, combined with their love for all others, was evident to all who met them.

Marilyn's three children have gone on to have families of their own, resulting in 8 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren. But Marilyn's "family" has always extended beyond just her kids and grandkids. David, Jimmy and Tammy often talk about how Marilyn was always involved in their school bands, singing groups, and other groups, and how so many others came to call Marilyn "Mom McCullough". This did not end when the kids graduated high school, and for the decades that progressed to today, Marilyn would still hear "Hello Mom" from 40 and 50 yr olds who were a part of those high school groups.

Marilyn is directly survived by her three children; David (Debi), Jimmy (Sandee) and Tammy (Barry); Naoma Sherman; 8 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren. But as a living tribute of her love and devotion, Marilyn is survived by all those touched by her generous, Christ like, spirit.