Marilyn Jacks Bullington, age 59 of Antioch, TN passed away suddenly Saturday, May 27, 2017 with her husband, Charles Rhea Bullington, Jr., by her side. She was born November 19, 1957 in Haleyville, AL to Elbert Kato Jacks and the former Verna Lee DeFoor.
Marilyn was a loving and devoted wife, daughter, sister and aunt with a strong faith in the Lord. She had a great talent for needlepointing and gifted hundreds of her artwork pieces to family and friends over the years. She also devoted many hours lovingly repairing Bibles and songbooks for her beloved church. She and her husband prepared over 3 million communion cups for their church family.
In addition to her husband of 32 years, Rhea, Marilyn is survived by her parents, Elbert and Verna Jacks of Clarksville; sisters, Anita (David) Lynn and Teresa (Danny) Graves; nieces and nephews, Bryan Graves, Brandon Graves, Amanda Nichole Graves Johnson, Chad Lynn, Gina Marie Lynn, Lea Ann Lynn Elliott, Melissa Forte Sumner, Matthew Forte and Stephen Forte; and many great-nieces and great-nephews who she loved very much.
A memorial service will be held at 3 P.M., Friday, June 2, 2017 at Crieve Hall Church of Christ, 4806 Trousdale Drive, Nashville, TN 37220. The family will receive friends from 2 P.M. until the time of service at the church on Friday. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Crieve Hall Church of Christ or to the charity of your choice.
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Judy Graham
May 31, 2017 at 1:35 pmMy prayers and condolences go out to the family of Marilyn Bullington. May God bless each of you as he welcomes Marilyn to her Home, Sweet, Home. Having only met her and her husband Charles once at a Bullington reunion, it never-the-less hurts to lose a cousin anytime but I feel fortunate to have known them both. May God go with you all.
Cathy Wadley Craney
May 31, 2017 at 2:36 pmI am so sorry to hear about your wife Rhea. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Tonya Hunter Gilley
May 31, 2017 at 5:59 pmRhea, so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. Prayers for you and the family. 🙏
Patsy Williamson
June 2, 2017 at 7:57 amRhea, I am so sorry to hear this sad sad news. I will miss being there today but know I am praying for you peace and the knowledge in your heart you will one day be reunited. Heaven just received an earthly angel.