Marilyn Brown Harrelson, 83, wife of Carol Munson Harrelson, of Mullins passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020. She was born on October 26, 1936 in Marion County, South Carolina to the late Arbie Brown and Alma Lewis Brown.

Marilyn was a graduate of Mullins High School.  She retired from Raytex Corporation and spent the majority of her life being the best Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother she could be.  She loved her family more than anything.  She loved reading, working word puzzles, working in her garden and spending time with Carol, her husband of 66 years.

In addition to her parents, Marilyn was predeceased by one brother, Joseph Brown and one sister, Louise Floyd.

Marilyn is survived by her beloved husband, Carol; a daughter, Susan Harrelson Tapp (Parker) of Mullins; two sons, Michael Wayne Harrelson of Myrtle Beach and Timothy Scott Harrelson (Hugh) of Charleston; four grandchildren, Andrea M. Harrelson, Kelly Tapp McColl (Tally), Devon Harrelson, and Carly Harrelson; her great-grandchildren, Parker and Graham McColl; sisters, Mildred B. Simmons of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Virginia B. Capps (Linwood) and Earline B. Gaddy both of Mullins, and a brother, Ray Brown (Judy) of Mullins.

A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Cedardale Cemetery in Mullins with Reverend Steven Todd and Reverend Kem Thomas officiating. The family will receive friends at the cemetery following the service.  We respectfully request that you wear a mask and practice social distancing while in the cemetery.  A kind word in lieu of a handshake or hug would be appreciated.

Memorials in Marilyn's memory may be made to Macedonia United Methodist Church, 402 North Main Street, Mullins, South Carolina 29574.

An online guestbook is available at www.mearesfh.com .

Mrs. Harrelson is in the care of Meares Funeral Home.