Ethel Montez Marlow

Ethel Montez Marlow age 86 of Maysville entered heaven Wednesday January 27, 2021 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville surrounded by her family.

Ethel was born October 2, 1934 in Gainesville to the late Dewitt & Gladys Brookshire Parson. She was a greeter at Walmart, but also was a homemaker. She was proud and won many awards for collecting money for Jerry’s Kids. She was a member of Free Chapel Worship Center and preceded in death by her husband, Coy Marlow & brother, Gene Parson.

Survivors include, Darrell (Sandie) Marlow, Matthew (Natalie) Marlow, Alvin (Wendy) Marlow & David (Gwen) Marlow; daughters, Penny (Travis) Rockett, Annette Ayers & Vera (Phil) Bryson; brother, Ashley Parson; sisters, Shelvie Miller & Sandra Davis; 21 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday January 29, 2021 at the Gillsville Baptist Church with Rev. Tracy Davidson & Rev. Shannon Rhodes officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Kody Sloan officiating. Mrs. Marlow will lie in state from 1:30 p.m. until service time on Friday at the church. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday January 28, 2021 at the funeral home.

Due to the current pandemic please wear a mask and follow all social distancing guidelines for everyone’s safety.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to GEM Ministries at Gillsville Baptist Church, P.O. Box 416 Gillsville, GA 30543.

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