Marilyn Justina Livingston, age 78, of Xenia, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026 at the Laurels of Kettering. She was born February 10, 1948 in Springfield, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her mother and step-father: Eugenia May (Windon) and Billy Klontz; her father: Gaylen S. Lovejoy and brother: William Klontz.

She is survived by her daughter: Kimberly Miracle; sister: Mary (Robert) Altick; brothers: Arthur Lovejoy and Terry Klontz; and grandchildren: Maleah (Grant) Hadley; sister-in-law: Mary Helen Stenhouse; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Marilyn had been an LPN at Mercy Sienna Woods Nursing Home in North Dayton for over 20 years. Marilyn was very generous and thoughtful of others. She loved her patients and often considered them her extended family. She loved the Lord and attended Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Miamisburg. Marilyn was a devoted "Nanna" and mother.

Services will be held 11:30 AM Tuesday, April 7th at McColaugh Funeral Home, 826 N. Detroit St., Xenia with Pastor Mike Miracle. Visitation will begin at 10:30 AM Tuesday at the funeral home. She will be buried at Woodland Cemetery, Xenia at a later date.