Marilyn Aunrua Denson

Obituary 

Marilyn Aunrua Denson 

Born on December 9, 1954, during the height of the Baby Boomers and the peak of the Civil Rights Movement, Marilyn Aunrua Denson possessed a deep passion for history and community. She knew History like the back of her hand and was never one to shy away from a lively, engaged political conversation. 

Marilyn was the first-born daughter to the late Opera Lee Gosier Beck and Aaron Denson. She was also the cherished first-born granddaughter of the late Mack and Julia Lee Gosier, and the granddaughter of the late Berry and Cora Denson. 

Her educational journey began at Morven Elementary, followed by her graduation from Brooks County High School in 1972. Fueling her love for the past, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in History from Valdosta State College (known today as Valdosta State University). 

Marilyn dedicated thirty years of faithful service to Southern Bell (later AT&T) before joining the ranks of their retirees in 2008. In her retirement, she fully embraced her favorite passions: traveling the world, shopping, cheering on her favorite football team, and diving into science fiction movies. A woman of faith, she was a member of the Church of the Incarnation in Miami, Florida. Throughout her life and journey, she was blessed with loving family members and a devoted sisterhood of great friends (Gail, Claudia, Cheryl, Marveen, Iris and Veronica) who stood steadfastly by her side until the end. 

Of all her adventures and milestones, one of her absolute greatest and most memorable moments in time was traveling to witness history firsthand at the inauguration of President Barack Obama. 

She was preceded in death by her sister Shirley Ann Aikens. She is survived by her devoted aunt, Alma Gosier Brown; her uncle, Jimmie C. Gosier; and a host of loving family members and friends. Her legacy of intelligence, family devotion, enduring friendship, and historical pride will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.