Marilyn K. Jolliff

October 17, 1938 - March 29, 2020

Marilyn Kay Jolliff, 81, of Centralia Illinois passed away Sunday March 29th, surrounded by her loved ones in the comfort of her own home. Marilyn was born on October 17, 1938 in St Elmo, IL to Leota and Leslie Flanigan. She married Jerry Jolliff on April 5, 1959. Marilyn is survived by her 5 children, daughter, Barri Allen of Edwardsville, daughter, Sonya Gettinger and husband Michael of Centralia, son, Jerry B. Jolliff of Centralia, son, Brock Jolliff and wife Stacey of Centralia, and daughter Jessica Koelling and husband Vinny of Centralia, her grandchildren, Abbey, Macey, Ceara, Dimi and Husband JJ, McKenzie, Gavin, Jaysie, Jayda, Jaylyn, Jaymie, Devane and wife Kristen , great- grand children, Jax, Ava, Reign and Jameson, Two Sisters Jean Sloat and Joyce Schulte and a brother George Flanigan, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Jum and Butch, son Jay Jolliff and ex- husband Jerry Jolliff. Marilyn had a heart of gold and lit up every single room she walked in. There wasn’t a moment she didn’t make you feel special, and she definitely wasn’t afraid to tell you the truth. She had a passion for buisness, and successfully ran Jerry’s Grill & Bar for 50 years, up until the day she left us. Some of Marilyn’s favorite things include new recipes, makeup, jewelry, shopping with all her kids, and of course Elvis and his blue suede shoes. She lived for spending time with her family, we all shared a very special bond that not many families can say they have, and we will all forever cherish those memories with her. Through this time we know many people loved her and would love for her to live on in your favorite memory. We invite you to post on her Facebook page your favorite memory, story or picture. Private Graveside Services for Marilyn K. Jolliff will be held at a later date. Entombment will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Centralia. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Shop with a Cop and the SSM Health St. Marys Foundation Food Pantry and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home and Cremation Services at 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, Illinois 62801, (618)532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the Jolliff Family. Please visit www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com and on the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home Facebook Page to leave an online condolence for Marilyn’s Family.