Marion Elizabeth

Mcilwain

We must start by saying we were privileged and blessed to have Nana with us for 83 years.

Marion Elizabeth McIlwain , lovingly known as Nana, was born May 29, 1936 to Lillian Viola Sullivan and Arwell (Duke) Sullivan of Greenville, South Carolina. She was called to rest on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Hackensack University Medical Center.

In 1962 Marion married Clarence (Jeff) McIlwain of New York. To this union were three children: Shelly Denise McIlwain of Englewood, NJ (who predeceased her), Sherri Lynn Thibou of West Orange, NJ; and Jeffrey Lynn McIlwain of Durham, NC.

Along with Clarence and her children, Marion leaves to cherish her memories her loving and devoted granddaughters Jade Alexandria Warrick who she raised (daughter of Shelly); Shelise Andrea Valentine, Bianca Lynn McIlwain, Erica Lynn Valentine and Isabella Lynn Taylor, grandsons Robert Valentine Jr., Jeffrey Lynn McIlwain, and Marcus Evan McIlwain; great-grandchildren Willis Warrick Jr., and Zoe Lillian Innocent, grandson-in-laws Willis Warrick and Ronzard Innocent; as well as a host of friends and family too numerous to count.

Marion was a member of Community Baptist Church of Englewood, NJ. She devoted her life to Jesus and spent her life caring for others; she never put herself before anyone else. We knew we could come to her no matter the reason or circumstance. We loved her with all our heart and will truly miss her.

Marion is home, reunited with her Mother, her Sister, her Daughter and her Aunt. Go to the light Nana.