She was born July 4, 1932 in Winchester. Marlyn was a daughter of the late Charles Reeves and Pauline (Rise) Reeves Davison and step-father Harold Davison.
Marlyn and Charles Gene Wagner, Sr. were married in Palmyra and later divorced.
She worked as a cashier at Walmart, retiring after several years.
Marlyn enjoyed sewing and cake decorating.
Survivors include, two daughters, Janet Rivera of Sar Ramone, California, Jeanne & Parris Weber of Moro; two sons, William Stanley Wagner of Alton, Richard and Jackie Wagner of Godfrey; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, Marlyn was preceded in death by a son, Charles Gene Wagner, Jr.; a brother, Donald Davison and a son-in-law, William Rivera.
She will be sadly missed by all those who loved her.
Burial will be private with a memorial service held at a future date. Gray Funeral Home of Wood River is in charge of arrangements. Condolences at www.grayfuneralhomeinc.com