Marilyn Sarah Cole, age 84 of Stanwood, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. She was born October 8, 1935, in Solon Township, Kent County, the daughter of Willard and Marie (Bigelow) Hoskins. Marilyn was a devout Catholic who loved to serve her Lord and the church, participating in various organizations in the church. Throughout her life she was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in White Cloud, Mary Queen of Apostles Parish in Sand Lake, and Christ the King Parish in Howard City. Marilyn married Roger Cary Cole July 19, 1952 and she raised eight children. Marilyn graduated from high school and earned a Bachelors Degree in Accounting. She was employed by the State of Michigan in the Medicaid office and retired at the age of 55. Marilyn was a talented artist. She enjoyed painting and crafting, making candles, soaps, and decorating gourds. Marilyn collected antiques and porcelain dolls. She was an excellent cook and baker, especially her pancakes and bread. Marilyn is survived by her six children, Tereesa Cole of Kentwood, Tonya (Butch) Eagon of White Cloud, Roger (Connie) Cole of Stanwood, Timothy "Mark" (Lisa) Cole of Howard City, Joseph (Donna) Cole of North Carolina, and Michael "Tony" (Karen) Cole of Irons; daughter-in-law, Sherry Cole of Hersey; 21 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; four siblings, Edna Mae Crandall, Bonnie Crouch, Lorraine Patterson, Howard (Lois) Hoskins; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; the father of her children, Roger Cary Cole; two children, Rodney Cole and DeReatha "Debbie" Cole; and great-grandson, Raymond Cole. A Mass of the Resurrection will take place 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 3, 2020 at Christ the King Parish in Howard City with Father James VanderLaan officiating. The family will greet friends on hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Marilyn will be laid to rest at Saint Apolonia Cemetery in Morley. Memorial contributions may be made in Marilyns name to Christ the King-Saint Francis Building Fund or Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements entrusted to the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Share a memory or leave a condolence for the family by clicking the guestbook tab at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Mass of the Resurrection Monday, February 3, 2020 11:00 AM Christ the King Catholic Church 9596 Reed Road Howard City,MI 49329 Visitation Monday, February 3, 2020 10:00 AM Christ the King Catholic Church 9596 Reed Road Howard City,MI 49329