Marilyn J. Race, age 85, of Meshoppen, passed away on Monday afternoon, September 26, 2022 at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, NY.

She was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA on February 13, 1937, the daughter of the late Bruce and Helen Davis Andress.  Growing up in the Courtdale area, Marilyn attended Kingston High School and graduated with the class of 1955.  On May 2, 1959, she married the love of her life and husband of 63 years, Walter O. Race.  She was employed with Elk Lake High School, serving lunch to children in the cafeteria for over 25 years.

Marilyn adored her family and was a loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great-grandmother.  She loved to travel with them as well as riding horses and sharing the knowledge she had accumulated in 60 years of serving as a 4-H Leader in Susquehanna County.  Marilyn was also a member of the Springville Baptist Church for many years.

Along with her husband, she is survived by her sons, Walter A. Race (Robin) of Meshoppen, PA; her daughter, Lois Anderson of Auburn, AL; her grandchildren, Crystal Thompson (Brian) of Notasulga, AL, Christopher Race (Kanisha) of Springville, PA, Cassandra Meeker (Franklin) of Conklin, NY, Elizabeth Anderson of Auburn, AL, Alysia Race (John Shaffer) of Meshoppen, PA, and Brandon Race of Tunkhannock, PA.  Marilyn is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service for Marilyn will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 1:00 PM from the Springville Baptist Church, 184 Loch Rd, Springville, PA 18844, with Pastor Roger Rosenau officiating.  Family and friends may call at the church on Saturday from 11:00 AM until the time of service.  Interment will immediately follow the service at the Jersey Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marilyn's name to the Springville Baptist Church, 184 Loch Rd, Springville, PA 18844.

Arrangements were entrusted with the Sheldon Funeral Home, Box 66 Main St, Meshoppen, PA 18630.

Condolences may be left online at www.SheldonFuneralHomes.com .