A homegoingcelebration forMrs. Marilynn S.Pettiwayof Tampa, Florida who passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, will be held on Saturday, March 31stat11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Port Tampa, 8306InterbayBlvd., Tampa, FL 33616, Bishop Ronald Anderson of Emmanuel Tabernacle Baptist Church, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Marilynn was born on August 8, 1951 in Tampa, Florida to the late Jerome Glover and Willie Mae Thompson.She was a long time member of Mt. Zion AME Church, Rev. James Golden, pastor presiding. Marilynn loved traveling and was a consummate host. She enjoyed entertaining her family and friends.Marilynnwas preceded in death by her parents. She leaves behind to cherish fond and loving memories; her husband, James E.Pettiway;son, Anthony Starks; daughters, Angela WongMcKinnesandJamilynnPettiway; grandchildren, Jessicia Owes, Bryan Starks, AnthonyMacFarland, PhyllisWong, Tyree Donaldson,AudrinneLucas (Andrew), Anthony D. Starks, AntonioMcKinnes,AdrialStarks, Jasmine Starks, and Joshua Starks; great-grandchildren,ZackariaPreston, Amani Wong, Bryan Starks, Jr., Isaac Starks,HarlynnStarks,Ja'hylonMacFarland,JaneeMacFarland,AmeriaMacFarland,

Visitation
The Chapel of Hope Aikens Funeral Home Chapel
Friday, March 30, 2018
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
2708 E Dr. MLK Jr.
Tampa, Florida 33610

Funeral Service
First Baptist Church of Port Tampa
Saturday, March 31, 2018
11:00 AM
8306 Interbay B
Tampa, FL 33616