Marilyn Joy Webb

Fairfield Glade, Tn – Marilyn Joy Webb, (70), went JOYfully to meet her Lord and Savior on 2/26/2013 at Cumberland House in Crossville, Tn. Husband and hero Terry was by her side. She was born February 18, 1943 in Chicago, Il, the daughter of Richard S. and Mary A. (Erfourth) Peterson.

 

Marilyn Joy is survived by her husband Terry; sons Richard L. Webster Jr.(Jean), Mark S. Webb (Wendi), Todd L. Webb (Edie), Jeff A. Webb (Debbie); brothers Richard C. Peterson (Jeanne), Kris S. Peterson (Patricia), brother-in-law John Zuke; nephews Johnny, Eric, Richard; nieces Lisa, Rebecca, Beth; grand-nephew Nathan; great-grand-nephew MacKenzie; Auntie Ruthie Blake; Uncle Brutz Benson (Auntie Bert); Great-Uncle Holger Peterson (Monica); several grandchildren and many cousins.

 

In addition to her parents, Marilyn Joy was preceded in death by sisters-n-law Ruth Anderson (Peterson) and Barbara Zuke (Webb); several aunties, uncles and cousins.

 

During her childhood growing up in Kipling, MI, Marilyn Joy delighted in playing cards and games with wonderful friends and relatives at Grandpa and Grandma Erfourth’s house in Gladstone, MI. Ice skating, shooting her Daisy rifle, and riding her bicycle were among her favorite activities. She especially liked the bike rides when her adored little brother Kris was sitting in the basket.

 

Marilyn Joy graduated Gladstone High School in 1961. On March 28, 1977 she married Terry Webb at Seek and Ye Shall Find Chapel in Lexington Park, Md. She reJOYced in motorcycle trips with her Hero Terry, running special 5k events, bicycle rides, reading, writing, playing cards, bowling, and pushing her cats around in their stroller.

 

She worked in various civil service positions within the U.S. Navy, and later as a contractor with Veda, Inc. Marilyn Joy and Terry lived for a time in Italy, Sicily and Maryland before retiring in Fairfield Glade, Tn.

 

Marilyn Joy loved Jesus and enjoyed telling everyone she met about Him. With a forever smile on her face, Marilyn was truly a JOY to be with.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests remembrances be in the form of donations to Hospice of Cumberland County, 30 East Adam Street, Crossville, Tn. 38555 or Fairfield Glade Community Church, 521 Snead Drive, Fairfield Glade, Tn. 38558.

 

Celebration of Life services for Marilyn Joy will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2013, 3:00 PM, at Fairfield Glade Community Church, 521 Snead Drive, FFG, TN.

 

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