Marilyn J. Warden, 82, of Virginia, IL went peacefully home to meet the Lord on Tuesday morning, April 30, 2024, surrounded by her family at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.

She was born December 9, 1941, in Chandlerville, IL, the daughter of John and Marie (Davis) Kern. She married Raymond L. Warden Jr. on July 19, 1959. They were happily married for almost 55 years before his passing in 2014.

She is survived by her daughter, Beth Ann Schroeder (James) of Geneva, IL; three granddaughters, Ashley Marie Schroeder, Abbey Elizabeth (Dylan) Sattler, Anna Elise Schroeder; great-granddaughter Emrie Rae Sattler; great-grandson Bennett Timothy Sattler; and several nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Shirley Marie Kern and Marjorie Ann Johnson.

Marilyn was a graduate of Chandlerville High School. She was employed by Cass County Service Company for over 40 years. She was a member of New Life Church in Virginia and, along with her best friend Marg Skiles, was a founder of the Mountain Movers prayer group. Marilyn was strong in her faith and instilled her love for our Lord into her family and friends. She was encouraging to many and always there for prayer. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends. She always mentioned her biggest blessings were her granddaughters and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Friday, May 3, 2024, at New Life Church in Virginia with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. The family will meet friends at the church from 10:00 am Friday until the time of services and immediately following. Memorial gifts are suggested to New Life Church, Virginia, IL. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia is in charge of arrangements.