Marilyn was born the daughter of H.A. and Gracie Overstreet Mathews. She received her education in the Big Sandy I.S.D., graduating as a Valedictorian in 1967. She went on to get a diploma from Massey Business College in accounting and secretarial duties, and some 60 hours of workshop certification from Region VI Texas Agency.
She began her working career when she was 18 years old as a secretary for an insurance agency. She went on to hold several secretary positions including Polk County Agricultural Agency, the local office of the Texas Health Department, the Polk County judge’s office and local attorneys. By far, her most favorite job was her last job as a paraprofessional in the special education classroom for Big Sandy I.S.D. She spent 18 years at the school and retired in 2007.
She was a long-time member of Big Sandy Baptist Church where she served on various committees and was the church pianist for many years. She also worked and directed many Vacation Bible Schools. She loved her church and was a woman of God that loved Jesus.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her forever soulmate, best friend and husband of 45 years, Leroy Langley; and her stepson, Charles Ray Langley.
Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Jennie Tipton; sons, Arnold Langley and wife Sandy, Randall Langley and wife Paula, Paul Langley and wife Sharon; grandchildren, Amber Forester, Tracy Forester, Haley Langley, Rheagan Baxter and husband Dyllan; special grandsons, Michael Owens and wife Julia, and Tony Putman; great-grandchildren, Chasitie Langley, Chloe Langley, Jadyn Langley, Caden Langley, Issiah Rodriguez, Acacia Forester, Alycia Lotfi, Zoe Forester, Giana Forester, and Shuggies Forester; great-great-grandchildren, Neveah Langley Vickery, Oaklee Crim, Brentley Crim, Anastasia Rodriguez, Issiah Rodriguez Jr., Avianna Rodriguez, Carson Carrillo, Alison Carana, and Onyxx Forester.
She is also survived by special friends, Robert and Elaine Rosier, Jan Slack, Cody Cater, Victoria Pryor, Kailee Hart, Tara and Tyler Sample and Sheila Brock, her best friend and coloring partner.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Pace Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2026 at Pace Funeral Home.
