Marilyn L Heaton

(April 9, 1928 – November 22, 2020)

Marilyn L. Heaton, age 92 of Maryville passed away Sunday November 22, 2020.  She was a homemaker and caring wife and mother who enjoyed playing Gospel Music and attending church, traveling and observing nature and keeping up with the weather; She loved Birdwatching, and puzzles and Circle-A-Word books.  She is preceded in death by husband: Samuel James Heaton, parents: John L. Patty and Minnie Alice Franklin Patty, siblings: Herman Patty, Vernon Patty, Lloyd Patty, Idell Pace and Lena Russell.  She is survived by children: Anita Heaton Ba-Radwan, Randy (Amanda) Heaton; grandchildren Sara Ba-Radwan and Patrick Heaton, great grandchild Khalid Alharathi and several nieces and nephews.  She was most happy playing and singing Gospel Music and attending church with her devoted husband, Sam, and taking day trips and visiting her beloved Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains and traveling in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia, when she was able.  She loved her family, and enjoyed keeping up with her children and grandchildren, and had a unique view on life and a wonderful sense of humor.  Graveside services be will 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 4 ^, 2020 at Zion Chapel Cemetery, Rev. Timothy Heaton officiating.  The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations will be made to the Activities Fund of Chatsworth Healthcare Center on Hospital Drive in Chatsworth, GA, or a charity of your choice.  Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home Maryville. www.millerfuneralhome.org (865) 982-6041