Marilyn Ann Milam's Obituary
Marilyn Ann Milam was born on October 29, 1932 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Ralph Hugo Calvin and Mary Francis Westerman Calvin. She passed from this life on Sunday, September 19, 2021 surrounded by family at St. Francis Hospital. On May 2, 1953 she married the love of her life, James Milam and they shared in over 64 wonderful years together before his passing in 2017.
Marilyn was a member of the Church of St. Benedict for many years and was retired from St. Francis Hospital where she worked in insurance. Family was the center of Marilyn’s life and she loved having the entire family over for holidays and lake weekends. There were never too many people. She had an infectious laugh that made everyone smile. She was Grandma to everyone. As her children got older they not only knew her as mom but also as a friend and confident. Marilyn had a sense of adventure; learning how to snow ski and snorkel later in life. Her and Jim enjoyed RV traveling after retirement.
Marilyn is survived by four children, James Milam, Jr. and his wife Janis of Branford, Connecticut, Sheri Hartig and her husband Tom of Choctaw, Oklahoma, Brenda Smith and her husband Tony of Yukon, Oklahoma and Karen Musshafen and her husband Jim of Tulsa, Oklahoma; twelve grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and many friends and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Mary Calvin; her husband, James Milam; her daughter, Vicki Burgard; and her brother, Billy Calvin.
Marilyn loved to end any visit with, “Y’all come back now!” It is up to all of us to carry on that spirit. As we say goodbye, remember to cherish the time we’ve spent together and always look ahead to the next time we meet.
Visitation will be held from 2-5 p.m. on Monday, September 27th, 2021 at Floral Haven Funeral Home. Following visitation, a Rosary will be said starting at 5 p.m. Funeral mass will take place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Broken Arrow. Burial will follow at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a Catholic Charity of one's choice.
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