B. “Marie” Milligan, 92, went to meet the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. Marie was born Jan. 17, 1928 in Newcomerstown, to the late Andrew J. Wilson Sr. and Harriett (Heskett) Wilson. Marie married Raymond L. Milligan on July 4, 1946. They celebrated 62 years together before Raymond’s passing on June 18, 2008.
Marie was very active with both Hopewell School and Hopewell Industries, driving school bus for both for many years. She and
Raymond served as chaperones for outings and Special Olympics, especially the basketball team and bowling. Marie loved to do things for her family and made many comforters for all of her grandchildren. You were always fed anytime you visited. She also loved to play cards with all the family.
Marie leaves behind her children, Romona (Robert) Gray of Freeport, Patty (Bob) Rausch of West Lafayette, John “Bill” Milligan of Coshocton and Ray (Linda) Milligan of FL, and Judy Milligan of West Lafayette; her grandchildren, Jay Douglas, Rose Lanning, Rodney Gray, Ronda Johnson, Russell Gray, Jodi Kenworthy, Rob and Randy Rausch, Mike, Craig and Jesse Milligan, Ginger Maple, Missy Smith, Tracy Carnes and Brian Guilliams; 34 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; son, Bob Milligan; and granddaughter, Roberta Douglas; two sisters; and seven bothers. Private family services will be held.
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