Marilyn Cone, 80, a member of the Hooker family of Leighton Township, died Thursday, May 19, of congestive heart failure.

Marilyn was an active and faithful member of Good News Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hazen and Jeanette Hooker; and a very special brother, Kenneth Hooker.

Surviving are her two daughters, Victoria Rose of San Rafael, CA, DJ (Steve) Star of Kapaa, HI; granddaughters, Gessika McCann, Angelei Star; special niece, Judy (Dan) Terpstra; and many special friends from church.

A worship celebration of Marilyn’s life and resurrection will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at Good News Baptist Church, 6350 Eastern Ave., SE; with Rev. Karl Pike and Pastor Brian Cederquist officiating. The family will greet relatives and friends on Sunday two hours prior to the service at the church. Immediate burial has taken place in the family plot at Hooker Cemetery in Leighton Township.

For contributions in memory of Marilyn, please consider Good News Baptist Church.