Marilyn Graham, age 75, passed away October 14, 2026 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, MO.

She was born December 31, 1950 in Collinwood, TN, daughter of the late Wilson Rye Staggs and Mary Lou Fraley-Staggs.

Marilyn was of the Baptist faith. She loved to cook for others and tell jokes. She enjoyed collecting jewelry, purses, shoes, bells, and coffee mugs and, if she could talk you out of your favorite ink pen, she would. She was a Pistol Packin' Granny and pool shark. Her favorite quote was, "I'm just an antique little girl".

On May 12, 1972 she was married to Donald Ray Graham, he preceded her in death January 18, 2025.

She is survived by three children, Malissa Carr, LaDonna (Bradley) Parker, and Shane (Natasha) Graham; nine grandchildren, Amber (Josh), Casey (Matt), Dakota (Caleb), R.J. (Camille), Cassidy (Matt), Ashley (Grady), Jonathan (Makayla), Taylor (Braiden), and Jaci (Isai); 19 great-grandchildren; one brother, Danny (Joyce) Staggs; numerous nieces and nephews; and her longtime caregiver and friend, April Harris.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, J.W, Willie, and Tommy; and one son-in-law, Dale Carr.

Visitation will be held Thursday, October 22, from 11:00 a.m. until time of Memorial Service at 1:00 p.m. at Caudle Funeral Home.