Marilyn Jeanne Willett

Marilyn Jeanne Willett, 79, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 9, 2021, where she will join her mother, Dolly (Bales) Willett Elwell and father, George Willett.

Jeanne is also preceded in death by her sisters, Betty Eggett, Georgia Hawker, Joyce Willett and granddaughter, Kristian Hayden.

She is survived by her significant other, Roger Liggett of Oakwood, IL; children, Ken (Julie) Dunbar of Oakwood, IL, Harold (Stacy) Dunbar of Vonore, TN, Dan (Julie) Dunbar of Frontenac, MO, Joe (Kim) Dunbar of Tilton, IL, Lacey (Cameron) Edwards of Damon, TX, Laramy (Bradley) Allen of Water Valley, KY, Landon Liggett of Florida; grandchildren, Shelby (Michael) Schull of Tilton, IL, Valerie Jo (Brian) Adkins, Aaron Christopher Dunbar, Kelly Elle Dunbar, Jillian Lee Dunbar, Marc Anthony Dunbar, Bryan Allan Dunbar, Dustin Wayne Hacker, Austin Dean Dunbar, Bryant Alan Johnson, Jaiden Parker Johnson, Keyton Michael-Zane Key, Wyatt Lee Edwards, James Connor Allen, Noah Bentley Allen, Paisley Brooke Allen; great grandchildren, Waylon Michael Schull, Wayde Michael Schull, Jerrick Pryor Adkins, Josslyn Presley Adkins, Jyllian Paige Adkins, Jameson Parker Adkins, Kendall Hacker, Zaylen Hayden, Oliver Dunbar, Declan Dunbar; special friends, Nancy Fleming, David and Jason Wills, Betty Morris and Loren Peugh.

Jeanne grew up loving horses and was a champion barrel racer. She enjoyed her time as a beautician and raising her four sons and granddaughter as well as many in her neighborhood. She would always be first in line to help with extracurricular activities, even stepping in as a coach when needed. (She was always the sideline coach, and you knew when she was letting you know what you should be doing.)

She cherished her twenty-seven years spent with her love, Roger Liggett and three stepchildren. She enjoyed riding in the big truck and traveling through the smokey mountains. Jeanne also loved 4H events and horse shows, gardening, flowers, and spending time with her grandkids.

Per Jeannes wishes she has been donated to medical science for future study of the rare diseases mentioned below. A Memorial service will take place at a later date once future study and cremation are complete.

Memorial donation may be made in Jeannes name to the Cure HHT Foundation, NORD National Organization for Rare Disorders, or the Arthritis Foundation.

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