Marilyn Duffey

May 24, 1941 - January 17, 2021

Marilyn Sue (Graham) Duffey, 79, of Cape Girardeau passed away peacefully January 17, 2021 at St Francis Medical Center. Marilyn was born May 24, 1941 in Sikeston, MO to Charles and Geraldine Graham. She graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1959. She and Ray Duffey were united in marriage on April 6, 1958 in Bloomfield, MO and spent 62 years rarely leaving each other's side until Ray's death on December 8, 2020. Marilyn enjoyed a successful career as a real estate agent In the Cape area for over 30 years, winning numerous awards for her sales volume. Her sales career culminated with Realty Executives in Cape until her retirement in 2005, so she and Ray could travel and spend time with their grandchildren. She is survived by a son, Timothy Charles Duffey of Cape, and a daughter, Lesa Rene Gilliland of Cape. She also leaves 5 grandchildren, Alissa Young of Jackson, Brady, Crissy, Blake, and Beau Gilliland, all of Cape, and one great-grandson, Levi James Young of Jackson. Marilyn is also survived by a sister, Brenda Graham Johnson of Valrico, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the nurses, physicians, and staff at St. Francis Medical Center for the extraordinary care provided to Marilyn during her brief illness. Visitation will be 10:00 AM on January 22, 2021 at the Ford and Son's Funeral Home on Mt. Auburn Rd. with funeral services to follow at 11:00 AM at the Mt. Auburn Chapel with Bryan McAlister officiating. Interment will be at Walker Cemetery in Bloomfield.