Marilyn Louise Scurlock

Marilyn Louise Isabel Scurlock was born on December 7, 1954, in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Dana Jo Randle Isabel and Robert Ellis Isabel.

She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at McDonald United Methodist Church in Hernando, Mississippi. She later relocated back to Memphis where she attended her family church, Grady Chapel CME located in the Annesdale neighborhood.

Upon graduating from Central High School, she was accepted to the University of Tennessee where she earned a degree in Computer Programming, a field in which few women and even fewer women of color were able to enter. After graduation, she worked for the Tennessee Valley Authority in Knoxville, TN, as a Computer Programmer.

At UT she met her husband, Spencer, and they were married on December 23, 1979, at Grady Chapel. From this union they had three daughters and she and Spencer made their home in Cincinnati, Ohio.

After moving to Cincinnati, she worked for Queen City Metro as a Computer Programmer and then was promoted to Data Processing Manager.

After becoming a mother, she left her position at Queen City Metro. Marilyn’s priority and focus was being a devoted and loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother. She was the most loving and attentive mother. She doted on her young grandson who was a source of endless joy for her. She dedicated her time to home making and caring for her family. She was known for her culinary skills and enjoyed trying and creating new recipes. She loved her hometown of Memphis and enjoyed visiting her extended family as often as possible. Family was central for Marilyn and she loved her other roles as an Aunt, Sister, and Cousin.

Marilyn’s beautiful life came to a close on December 22, 2024, in the presence of her husband, Spencer.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dana and Robert, Her maternal grandparents, Mary Bell Goosby Randle and Pate Randle, Her paternal grandparents, Dorothy Robinson Isabel and James Henry Isabel.

She leaves to cherish her sweet memory: her loving and devoted husband of 45 years, Mr. Spencer Scurlock. Her three daughters, Tamara Janine of Nashville, TN., Dana Alycia of New York, NY, and Leah Florence of Cincinnati, OH, as well as her grandson Kye Spencer Jordan.

Her four brothers: Martin P. Isabel of Memphis, TN, Jamie D. Isabel, Sr. and sister-in-law Karen (Jamie II, Aaren and J’Kia) of Nashville, TN, Reginald T. Isabel of Memphis, TN and Mario Isabel of Las Vegas, NV. Her brother-in-law Donald Scurlock of Jacksonville, FL. Her Aunts: Gwendolyn Randle Ruggles and Jacqueline Isabel Scott of Memphis, TN. Her Uncles: Martin L. Riley and Grafton Randle of Hernando, MS., and Roy Isabel of Nashville, TN. Her cousins with whom she grew up with: Josie Ann Gray, Deborah Carroll, Rosalyn Carroll, Michael Goosby, Deadrick Carroll and Antonio Isabel all of Memphis, TN., Elder Cousins Stanley Carroll of Hernando, MS. and Isabella Keith of Memphis, TN., her mother’s dear friend of over 50 years, Mrs. Johnnie Bell Maxwell of Memphis, TN., her enduring friend of middle school, High School, and college Ms. Jacqueline Partee of Memphis, TN., her friend, Mr. Richard Moore of West Chester, Ohio, whose wife was Marilyn’s beloved and close friend for over 30 years, Mrs. Helen E. Moore who preceded her in death earlier this year. Her dedicated and loyal forever friends and neighbors of over 35 years, Mr. W. Donald and Evadana Howard, who her children and grandson affectionately call “Nanny” and “Paw Paw.” As well as a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, friends and neighbors.

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