Marilyn Ruth Pate

February 6, 1953 - February 4, 2021

Marilyn Pate went to be with the Lord February 4, 2021, after battling a long-term illness. Marilyn was born February 6, 1953, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Ruth H. Crawford and Albert Crawford. She grew up in Mansfield and made several moves in her lifetime Chicago, Cape Girardeau, MO and back to Mansfield Ohio where she took her final rest. She leaves to cherish in her fond memories her mother, Ruth Crawford; a brother, George Crawford; her boyfriend, Michael Robertson, of 30 years; grandchildren, Brielle Moore, shantiva Cobbs, Trey Crawford, Jalen Crawford, Shawn Crawford Jr. and Art Jones; uncles, Gino Murphy, Oddie Murphy and Michael Murphy aunt, Marie Murphy; nephews, , Marquis Troché Sr., Trayvon Washington and Everett Rucker; nieces, Ouida Birdow, Ashley Berto Latoya Washington and Charity Ward; Marilyn was very close to her niece, Faith Troche she had a helping hand in raising her and her children, A'Shaundreh Crawford, Qua'Ja Crawford, Marquis Troché Jr., Alysah Troche, Aravia Troche, Qwamel Troche, and Rashon Troche; special cousin, Harry Berto; she had a special bond with Crozet was her baby; bestie Diana P., a host of relatives and friends. Preceded in death, Marilyn son, Shawn Albert Crawford, after his passing part of her was forever lost, special friend Walt C. Jefferson The services will be held Saturday, February 13, 2021, at 11 a.m., with one-hour prior calling to the services at Small’s Funeral Services, 326 Park Ave. West., with Elder Mark Cobb officiating. Social Distancing will be hereto. The family has entrusted Small’s Funeral Services with the arrangements.