Marilyn Faye Brendle Davis, 88, of Morganton, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Autumn Care of Drexel following a brief illness.
Marilyn was born March 5, 1937, in Burke County, a daughter of the late Clarence and Velna Watson Brendle. She was very active with the Burke County Senior Center following her retirement from Shadowline after more than forty years.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in passing by her husband of 34 years, John Robert “Bob” Davis.
Those left to cherish her memory include her brother, Bill Brendle (Dessa); sister, Kathryn Duckworth; niece, Brenda Duckworth; and nephews, RaY Duckworth, Jon Duckworth, and Kent Brendle (John King); stepson, Steve Davis; granddaughter, Stephanie Cook (Chris); great grandchildren, Eli Cook and Isaiah Cook; granddaughter, Allison Warlick; and great-grandchildren, Tasha Helton and Brittany Beard.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Salem United Methodist Church at 2:00 PM with Rev. Keith Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Burke Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Salem United Methodist Church from 1 PM to 2 PM.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the Davis family.
Our dear sweet Marilyn…we are ALL going to miss you at Burke Senior Center. Prayers for friends and family who loved you and thanks for your friendship.