Marilyn Marcis Panozzo of Sugar Land, Texas, was born April 6, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, and lived there until moving to Sugar Land, Texas in 1972, where she departed this life peacefully on February 7, 2020, amongst her husband of 58 years. In addition to her devoted husband, Joseph Anthony, she is survived by her children, Joey Panozzo and wife Lisa, Cheryl Panozzo, and Beth Panozzo Howard and husband Mike, and their children, Amanda, Emily, Keegan, Joel, Abby Liz and Lainey; and her sister, Nancy Marcis.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Milo and Julia Marcis, and sister, Dolores Keller.

Above all, Marilyn was an incredible wife, mother, and grandparent and was blessed to have many wonderful friends during her long life. Having graduated from Northern Illinois University in 1960 with a degree in Home Economics, Marilyn worked for the Northern Illinois Gas Company presenting cooking shows to demonstrate the use of gas appliances.

Marilyn married her college sweetheart, Joe, in 1961. They moved to Texas with their three young children, and experienced an active life. Their membership at Sugar Creek Country Club enabled Marilyn to serve in many capacities, holding offices in the Golf Association and Women's Club. She was an avid reader and cherished member of her neighborhood book club for 45 years. Marilyn also enjoyed playing Mahjong, swimming, and biking, as well as golfing.

Marilyn's Catholic faith was strengthened by her long membership in Theresians International and for being a steadfast believer in Jesus Christ and her love for God.

Written words cannot do justice for her life, so we invite you to join us for a Celebration of Life Mass at St. Laurence Catholic Church, 3100 Sweetwater Blvd, Sugar Land, Texas 77479 , on Friday, February 21, 2020, at 10:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider a donation to: Fr. Cedric Ministries, Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center, 430 Bunker Hill Road, Houston, TX 77024 (www.frcedric.org) (713) 464-4932 or to Theresians International (www.theresians.org).

Condolence messages may be written for the Panozzo family at www.garmanycarden.com .

Arrangements are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.