Marilyn Faith Ross

Marilyn Faith Hammontree Ross was born on August 27, 1949, in Henryetta, Oklahoma to Lorine Chisholm and Marvin Hammontree and deceased at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa on April 28, 2024. She is survived by her husband of almost 57 years, Benny P. Ross; her daughter, Stephanie Ann and husband Dale Richardson; granddaughter, Haley Breann. Marilyn was the youngest of five children and is survived by her sisters, Sharimon and husband Bob Forrest, Nina Truelove and husband Larry; brother, Marvin Hammontree Jr and wife Mary, as well as a host of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Freeland. Benny and Marilyn were married on May 19, 1967 in Dustin, Oklahoma after her graduation from Hanna High School. Stephanie was born in 1971 completing their family. Marilyn began her service as a postal clerk and in 1977 was appointed Postmaster in Weleetka, Oklahoma. During her postal career, she served on several Oklahoma postal service committees. She was a postmaster trainer for new postmasters and officers-in-charge as well as serving on a Postmasters’ review selection committee. She retired in 2004 after almost 33 years of service. Through the years, she was able to travel extensively in the United States including Hawaii and Alaska, Canada, Mexico, France, and Italy. Marilyn and Benny served in many capacities at First Baptist Church, Dustin, First Baptist Church, Weleetka, and Southeast Baptist Church in Muskogee. She was always a willing volunteer and leader in her church. She had a great sense of humor and was beloved by family, extended family, and friends. She reflected her Christian values by cheerfully giving her time, energy, and gifts to others. Marilyn was proud to be a member of the Muscogee Creek Nation through her mother, Lorine. Marilyn, a life well lived! Marilyn’s life will be celebrated at 2PM, Friday, May 3, 2024 at Southeast Baptist Church with Mr. Mike Murray and Dr. Daniel Milligan officiating. Interment will follow at Greenhill Cemetery with Tony Cox, Tracy Whitfield, Lee Smith, Colby Blondell, Travis Cumby, and Chase Blondell serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Kenny Jackson, Steve Medlin, Jack Peddy, Brady Henderson, and Brad Henderson.

Marilyn Faith Ross

August 27, 1949 - April 28, 2024