Marilyn Sue Green, age 78
December 6, 1944 – February 15, 2023
Marilyn Sue Green, age 78, of Effingham, Illinois, and formerly of Toledo, Illinois passed away at 3:43
PM – Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at her home.
Private family services were held with burial in the Greenup Cemetery in Greenup, Illinois. In loving
memory of Marilyn memorials may be made to the Cumberland County Life Center and can be sent
to the family 14111 East 875 th Road, Effingham, Illinois 62401. Arrangements are under the care of
the Meyer Funeral Home – Bishop Chapel in Greenup, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed, and
condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.
Marilyn was born on December 6, 1944, in Mattoon, Illinois, the daughter of Lawrence Kenneth and
Sarah Elizabeth (Black) Darling. She married Larry Green on December 18, 1965, and he preceded
her in death on July 27, 2009.
Marilyn worked the Cumberland County Life Center for 20 years and later worked in the deli at Wal-
Mart. She enjoyed gardening and reading.
Marilyn is survived by:
Children – Sally (Paul) Furry of Effingham, Illinois; Tammy (Wes) Hankins of Mt Zion, Illinois, and
Cindy (Danny) Lawhorn of Mattoon, Illinois
Grandchildren – Brandon Green, Brooke (Jerral) Pirtle, Rebekah Hankins, Brittany Hankins (Lamont
Chaney), Robert (Danielle) Hankins, Marcus Curce, Alexis Lawhorn, and Martin Lawhorn
Great Grandchildren – Kash Pirtle, Caleb Lilly, and Malachi Chaney
Brother – Logan (Nancy) Darling of Florida and Ann (Joe) Brandenburg of Greenup, Illinois
Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, husband and grandson Bryce Hankins.
