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Marilyn Pinkston

Posted By Chapel Of Peace Team On March 14, 2022 @ 11:04 am In Obituaries,Mansfield Obituaries | 25 Comments

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Marilyn Pinkston, 68, passed away on March 8, 2022. Marilyn was born on March 11, 1953 in Talladega, AL to Perry Jenkins and Leatha McGhee.

Marilyn was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High School; was a member of Shiloh Full Gospel Baptist Church and was a musician at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and many other churches in the city.

Marilyn is preceded in death by her parents, husband, James Pinkston and siblings, Juanita Smith, Willie Jenkins, Sue Chatman, John McGhee, Eddie McGhee, Walter B. McGhee, Eugene McGhee, Bertha Keith, Christine Curry, and Willie C Jenkins.

Marilyn is survived by her son Earl L Jefferson Jr. ; step-daughters, Fifi Loving, Cherron Pinkston Kimberly Burton and Merline Gordon; siblings Mansfield McGhee, Percy Jenkins, John Jenkins, Kenneth Jenkins, Mary Louise Evans, Georgia Holt, Maggie Welch, Margarett Barklay, Claudine Chapman, Earlene Smith, Earnestine Hentley, and Vera Booker; grandchildren Chykeiljah Jefferson, Markresha Jefferson, Eqwuan Jefferson, Sania Jefferson, Ja’Viere Jefferson, Zikeria Jefferson and Enaiz Jefferson and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Friday, 18th of March, 2022 at Shiloh Full Gospel Baptist Church 130 E. 2nd St. Masks and Social Distancing are required.

Interment at Mansfield Cemetery.

 


Condolences for the family of “Marilyn Pinkston”

Condolence from Garry L. Rembert on March 14th, 2022 1:44 pm

My Condolences..I played drums for her @ the spiritual Sister’s of Faith..@ Mount Calvary Baptist Church..You will always be in my Heart @ Memories…

Condolence from Kim Hairston-Dismuke on March 14th, 2022 3:52 pm

Praying for the Family.Marilyn was a pleasant and sincere person. Always had a smile when I would run in to her shopping.

Condolence from Sylvia A Boyd on March 14th, 2022 5:09 pm

My thoughts and prayers are with the Family. You will be missed.

Condolence from Joseph and Patricia A. Johnson on March 14th, 2022 7:43 pm

So sorry and sending condolences to the family of Marilyn Pinkston.
We were musicians at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.
She was so energetic with a happy smile.

Condolence from Linda Anderson on March 14th, 2022 9:12 pm

T0 Earl, and Family, I’m so very sorry for the loss of this very sweet lady. Marilyn has been a very close friend of mine ever since I join the Choir, we always had so much fun together. I miss her so very much. Much love to You and the Family.

Condolence from Emma Jones on March 14th, 2022 11:22 pm

To Earl Jefferson & the entire Family, my sincere condolences to ALL of You. Marilyn was a Great Friend and really took her music to heart. She was so much fun and ALWAYS ready to go out to eat she knew so many many places to eat at from Mansfield, Marion, Wooster etc. She will be sorely missed my so many people. It’s not Goodbye But see you later! The Emma Jones-Quander Family & The Burke Family

Condolence from Malinda Black on March 14th, 2022 9:29 pm

Earl so sorry to hear of your loss. Pray for comfort and strength through these difficult days. Your mother was beautiful inside and out.

Condolence from Elder Carrell Gandy on March 15th, 2022 8:15 am

To Earl “Little man” Jefferson,
I enjoyed being with Marilyn, she was very great person. I loved hearing her play the piano and she could sing. I use to sing in her choir at church. Your mother was a blessed woman and I am praying for your family.

Condolence from Betty Palmer-Harris on March 15th, 2022 10:25 am

My sincere condolences and prayers to the family of Marilyn Pinkston. Marilyn was a beautiful person always with a smile. When I attended Mt. Calvary Baptist Church I really enjoyed Marilyn singing and playing the piano. She was very talented. She could play the piano and sing like a Mockingbird. May God bless and keep you.

Condolence from Cynthia Palmer on March 15th, 2022 10:32 am

My heartfelt sympathy for the family of Marilyn Pinkston. Sorry to hear about the loss of your love one. I enjoyed hearing Marilyn sing and play the piano when I attended Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.

Condolence from Gloria M.Cantrell on March 15th, 2022 4:18 pm

Sorry about your loss,I will miss her playing the piano and singing and going out to eat with the girls. She was a wonderful person.May God Bless Marilyn.

Condolence from LaVerne & Robert Westerfield on March 15th, 2022 4:36 pm

To Earl and her entire family. Marilyn became my very good friend after I joined the choir at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. She would have me lead many songs and we called each other “Boo” She also loved my mac & cheese. My heart grieves for my friend but I know she is singing away in heaven because she was very spiritual. In prayer for you Earl and the family.

Condolence from Elzonia McCowan on March 15th, 2022 5:30 pm

Condolences to her son and family, praying for the strength of everyone
Jesus saw she was tired so he called her to her new home so now she is resting in the arm of Jesus.

Condolence from Rev Robert and Betty Edwards on March 15th, 2022 5:49 pm

Condolences to the family of Marilyn Pinkston. She was a gifted musician and a lovely woman of God. I will miss her beautiful smile
She is safe in the arms of God now no more pain

Gone but never forgotten RIH Rev Robert and Betty Edwards

Condolence from Khalil and Joyce Ali on March 16th, 2022 6:01 am

Sending our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the family.

Condolence from Melissa Scruggs on March 16th, 2022 8:29 am

My dear friend Marilyn, you will be missed. Family, hold your head up, her work is done!!!!

Condolence from Brenda Feagin on March 16th, 2022 12:37 pm

Condolence to the family..Praying for the family. Marilyn was a very nice person and a great piano player.

Brenda Feagin and family.

Condolence from Wenda Burnom on March 16th, 2022 7:26 pm

Marilyn will be missed. She had anointed hands and used them to play to God’s Glory.

Condolence from Debbie Jefferson on March 17th, 2022 9:03 pm

Rest in paradise cousin u will be missed

Condolence from Calvin & Janett Beasley on March 17th, 2022 9:26 pm

To the family of Marilyn Pinkston, Calvin &Janett Beasley are sending you our heartfelt condolences

Condolence from Rita Shoulders on March 18th, 2022 12:25 am

So sorry for your loss Earl your Mother was beautiful wonderful sweet lady. I will be praying for your family
.So Sweetheart Rest In Heaven. You will be miss.In The Name Of Jesus Amen ‍♂️Much Love.

Condolence from Angelia Tolliver on March 18th, 2022 12:37 pm

I remember Marilyn from my Mt. Hermon days. When she came and joined our choir our music changed. She was progressive and annoited with a fabulous voice. Thank you for the memories.

Condolence from Melody M. Thomas on March 19th, 2022 1:27 pm

Rest in peace, Aunt Marilyn! I love you! May God strengthen Earl and the family now and always!

Condolence from Barbara Simms on March 19th, 2022 7:57 pm

My Condolences to the Family,
May the Lord give You Comfort and Strength.
Prayer & Love
Barbara Simms

Condolence from Jeff, Rosalanda, and Willie Crittenden on April 5th, 2022 7:12 am

Sending Heartfelt Condolences and Prayers to the Family!

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