Marilyn Childs Obituary
Marilyn Childs of Kingston, Tennessee passed away on September 21, 2026. Marilyn, born on June 18, 1944, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Marilyn Childs to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parent Jessie Wayne Sr.; her husband James Donatelli (Jim); her siblings, Jessie Wayne Jr. Childs (Buster), Tommy Childs, Mary Gober, Nan Cody, Dorothy Childs, Carolyn Howard and Christy Milam; and her nibling Byron Hatfield.
She is survived by: her siblings, Nora Long and Andy Childs; her daughter Raylene Edwards; her children-in-law, Michael Edwards and Sasha Hatfield; and her grandchildren, Jesse Edwards, Mason Edwards, Henry Hatfield and Alice Hatfield. She is also survived by numerous friends as well as her many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 18th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Kyker Funeral Homes Our Kingston Chapel (350 W Race St, Kingston, TN 37763). A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, October 18th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Sunday, October 18th 2026 at the Kingston United Methodist Church (212 W Church St, Kingston, TN 37763).
