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Marilyn Dixon, 96, passed away peacefully in Tallahassee surrounded by loved ones. Known as “Gommy” to her many grandchildren and great grandchildren, Marilyn was a loving and valiant woman who lived life on her own terms. Born in Detroit, Michigan, on May 2, 1926, to Carl and Rose Marie Mundy, Marilyn moved to Miami (or as she would say, My-am-uh) when she was just two years old and adored Florida throughout her life. She graduated from Miami Edison Senior High, where she was a Cadet and voted Best Dressed. She had a flair for fashion her entire life. She graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in psychology. She was President of her Chi Omega sorority at UM, she also served the sorority in a national leadership role. Marilyn loved her family and it was the focus of her life. She believed there was nothing her family couldn’t do. When her brother-in-law “Bear” forbade her sister from learning to drive, Marilyn taught her in secret. When her children and grandchildren dreamed big, Marilyn was their fiercest and most vocal supporter. Unless they wanted to turn off the golf game on TV, because she would do no such thing. Marilyn was a lifelong Hurricanes fan and an ardent fan of the FSU baseball team after she moved to Tallahassee in 1984. She was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church and the secretary of the Kilrush Homeowners Association for many years. A thoughtful and gifted giver, she found joy in doing things for others. If anyone needed help, she was there. If an animal needed looking after, she was there. Marilyn showed great love for all of the animals in her life; a love that was returned tenfold. She was also fiercely independent and was living alone and still driving just a few months before she passed. She is preceded in death by her sister Rosemary Carpenter (Frank), her nephews Donald (Heidi) and David (Billie) Carpenter, and her grandson Gavin Shelley. She outlived her three husbands, Jim Loomis, Bert Barr, and Jim Dixon. She is survived by her son Jim Loomis (Kathy), and her daughters Linda Shelley (Lewis) and Macy Moore (Jim), many grandchildren (Ryan [Camila], John [Judy], Amy [Julian], Carli [Ralph], Mike [Natalie], Adam, Lincoln, Nathan [Lindsay], Christie [Jake], Hunter and Katie), and great grandchildren (Jackson, Zella, Jack, Matilda, Cami, Scarlett, Hudson and Hayley). Her advice to everyone is to “Count your blessings.” By all accounts, however, she was the greatest blessing of all to her friends and family. A special thanks from the family goes to Dr. Michael Forstoefel, who took great care of our Gommy for many years. At her request, a private celebration of life will be held by her family. Breanna Green of Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the family with their arrangements. (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com)

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Marilyn Mundy Loomis Barr Dixon

May 2, 1926 - October 17, 2022