Obituary for Marilyn L. Stratford (Horton)
Marilyn Lucille Stratford
Marilyn was born February 13, 1934, in Port Chester Hospital to the late Harold and Mary Horton. She passed away peacefully with family by her side on July 31, 2022, in the town of Delaware.
Marilyn was raised in Mamaroneck, NY and went to Mary Potter Boarding School in North Carolina and
continued her education in Mamaroneck. She later married and had 10 children. Her Spouse William, for over 30 years, preceded her in death.
Marilyn relocated to Harlem where she hobbed Knob and rubbed elbows with some of the Jazz greats and
who’s who at the end of the day. She was also the life of the party. Marilyn then relocated to Brooklyn, NY
where she was a CNA & Caregiver for many years. After a time she raised her children in Brooklyn &
Staten, Island, NY.
Marilyn was an avid reader she was known to spend countless Hours in libraries and book stores. Marilyn
collected cookbooks where she enhanced her passion for cooking. Marilyn was a fashion plate, her favorite
pass time was shopping. Her favorite color was “yellow”, and her favorite saying later in life was “I GOT ALL MY FACILITIES”.
She leaves to mourn her sister Evelyn Tinsley; Her children Donna, Vikkita, Nannette (Samuel), Joseph
(Carlissa), Louis, Melody (who Preceded her in death), William, Alicia, Donald and Genine. She had 34
Grand children, 48 Great Grands (one who preceded her in death Eniyah), and 14 Great Great Grands. Marilyn also leaves to mourn a host of Cousins, Nieces and Nephews. One niece Noreen two nephews Carl Jr. and Adeyami who preceded her in death.
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ATTENTION: During the continuing COVID-19 crisis, as we slowly begin to phase back into small capacity public visitations/services, we need your help in limiting and controlling the number of people inside our funeral home, so please govern yourself accordingly for the health & safety of all. Thank you so kindly!
A Walk-Thru Wake/Visitation/Viewing will be held on Thurs. 8/11 from 11:00AM-12:00PM, Service 12:00PM, with a MAXIMUM CAPACITY of 80 people at funeral home at any time. But the family will be live-streaming the service on ZOOM, also available on our website the day of the service where it says WATCH WEBCAST, so you're able to view there/here also/instead. So you may come to the funeral home to attend, wearing a mask. At the very least you can get hand sanitizer and sign the family register book (NOTE: please bring your own pen to sign). If not at capacity, you may have a seat; but if at capacity by the time you get here, you will be required to leave the premises after signing register book, regardless of your relationship, so as not to be in violation nor cause a health hazard, so please govern yourself accordingly. Regardless of if you're able to enter/be seated, or not, social distancing MUST be maintained at All Times (please refrain from touching/hugging/handshaking, preferably just elbow bumping briefly if at all). If instructed, PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY leave the building & premises if at our capacity and/or not in compliance with any of the above. PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY follow & abide by the directions of the funeral home staff and/or cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & any laws and/or policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the funeral home, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.
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You MUST come to the funeral home & cemetery wearing a mask, & wear a mask inside the funeral home/social distance as much as possible at all times. You must use hand sanitizer upon entering our funeral home. If you know you have/are under quarantine because of a coronovirus/COVID-19; are sick/experiencing symptoms of/been around anyone with any type of coronovirus/COVID-19; are immuno-compromised and/or have health/other conditions that make your body more susceptible to illness, please do NOT attend any services nor come into our funeral home. Please bring & use your own pen for signing the family's register book - you are encouraged to please BRING & use your own PEN for signing. Please follow & abide by the rules of our funeral home, and directions of the funeral home staff and/or cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the funeral home, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.
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The Entire Staff of Lee's Funeral Home, LLC respects that the family of Marilyn Stratford entrusted the care of their loved one to us, and that they value the level of service & attention our funeral home provides. We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the family of Marilyn Stratford during their time of bereavement.
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Please leave written condolences now herein on the Memory Wall to express your sorrow, share your memories, and as an expression of sympathy & way to communicate with/offer comfort to the family, that they and others may see, and may be a lasting tribute in her honor, whether you're able to attend or not. Definitely Please SIGN IN on the Memory Wall as a virtual way of signing the register book, especially if choosing to stay safe/not able to sign in person.
As a lasting tribute, you may choose to plant a tree, and/or a contribution may be made in her name/memory/honor to a charity of your choice. If sending flowers, they may be delivered either on Wednesday August 10th, 2022 by/before 6:00PM to Lee's Funeral Home, or on Thurs., August 11th, 2022 by/before 10:30AM to Lee's Funeral Home, LLC. The Family Thanks You!
Marilyn was born February 13, 1934, in Port Chester Hospital to the late Harold and Mary Horton. She passed away peacefully with family by her side on July 31, 2022, in the town of Delaware.
Marilyn was raised in Mamaroneck, NY and went to Mary Potter Boarding School in North Carolina and
continued her education in Mamaroneck. She later married and had 10 children. Her Spouse William, for over 30 years, preceded her in death.
Marilyn relocated to Harlem where she hobbed Knob and rubbed elbows with some of the Jazz greats and
who’s who at the end of the day. She was also the life of the party. Marilyn then relocated to Brooklyn, NY
where she was a CNA & Caregiver for many years. After a time she raised her children in Brooklyn &
Staten, Island, NY.
Marilyn was an avid reader she was known to spend countless Hours in libraries and book stores. Marilyn
collected cookbooks where she enhanced her passion for cooking. Marilyn was a fashion plate, her favorite
pass time was shopping. Her favorite color was “yellow”, and her favorite saying later in life was “I GOT ALL MY FACILITIES”.
She leaves to mourn her sister Evelyn Tinsley; Her children Donna, Vikkita, Nannette (Samuel), Joseph
(Carlissa), Louis, Melody (who Preceded her in death), William, Alicia, Donald and Genine. She had 34
Grand children, 48 Great Grands (one who preceded her in death Eniyah), and 14 Great Great Grands. Marilyn also leaves to mourn a host of Cousins, Nieces and Nephews. One niece Noreen two nephews Carl Jr. and Adeyami who preceded her in death.
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ATTENTION: During the continuing COVID-19 crisis, as we slowly begin to phase back into small capacity public visitations/services, we need your help in limiting and controlling the number of people inside our funeral home, so please govern yourself accordingly for the health & safety of all. Thank you so kindly!
A Walk-Thru Wake/Visitation/Viewing will be held on Thurs. 8/11 from 11:00AM-12:00PM, Service 12:00PM, with a MAXIMUM CAPACITY of 80 people at funeral home at any time. But the family will be live-streaming the service on ZOOM, also available on our website the day of the service where it says WATCH WEBCAST, so you're able to view there/here also/instead. So you may come to the funeral home to attend, wearing a mask. At the very least you can get hand sanitizer and sign the family register book (NOTE: please bring your own pen to sign). If not at capacity, you may have a seat; but if at capacity by the time you get here, you will be required to leave the premises after signing register book, regardless of your relationship, so as not to be in violation nor cause a health hazard, so please govern yourself accordingly. Regardless of if you're able to enter/be seated, or not, social distancing MUST be maintained at All Times (please refrain from touching/hugging/handshaking, preferably just elbow bumping briefly if at all). If instructed, PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY leave the building & premises if at our capacity and/or not in compliance with any of the above. PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY follow & abide by the directions of the funeral home staff and/or cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & any laws and/or policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the funeral home, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.
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You MUST come to the funeral home & cemetery wearing a mask, & wear a mask inside the funeral home/social distance as much as possible at all times. You must use hand sanitizer upon entering our funeral home. If you know you have/are under quarantine because of a coronovirus/COVID-19; are sick/experiencing symptoms of/been around anyone with any type of coronovirus/COVID-19; are immuno-compromised and/or have health/other conditions that make your body more susceptible to illness, please do NOT attend any services nor come into our funeral home. Please bring & use your own pen for signing the family's register book - you are encouraged to please BRING & use your own PEN for signing. Please follow & abide by the rules of our funeral home, and directions of the funeral home staff and/or cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the funeral home, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.
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The Entire Staff of Lee's Funeral Home, LLC respects that the family of Marilyn Stratford entrusted the care of their loved one to us, and that they value the level of service & attention our funeral home provides. We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the family of Marilyn Stratford during their time of bereavement.
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Please leave written condolences now herein on the Memory Wall to express your sorrow, share your memories, and as an expression of sympathy & way to communicate with/offer comfort to the family, that they and others may see, and may be a lasting tribute in her honor, whether you're able to attend or not. Definitely Please SIGN IN on the Memory Wall as a virtual way of signing the register book, especially if choosing to stay safe/not able to sign in person.
As a lasting tribute, you may choose to plant a tree, and/or a contribution may be made in her name/memory/honor to a charity of your choice. If sending flowers, they may be delivered either on Wednesday August 10th, 2022 by/before 6:00PM to Lee's Funeral Home, or on Thurs., August 11th, 2022 by/before 10:30AM to Lee's Funeral Home, LLC. The Family Thanks You!