Marilyn Hargrave, of Emory, TX, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026 at the age of 73. Marilyn was born on January 22, 1953, in Lubbock, Texas to William James Holmes and Mary Lou (McWhirter) Holmes. She lived a life centered on love, family, and creating a warm and welcoming home for those she cherished. Above all else, Marilyn loved her family. She found great joy in spending time with those she loved and treasured every chance to make lasting memories together. She enjoyed crafting, RV travelling, antiquing, and decorating her home for every holiday, which brought beauty and celebration to every season. Marilyn also loved classic movies, especially black-and-white films. In April 1997, Marilyn married the love of her life, Ronnie Hargrave. Together they shared many happy years filled with love, laughter, and devotion. Marilyn is lovingly remembered by her husband, Ronnie Hargrave; her bonus children, Craig Hargrave and wife Kari, Heather Gray and husband Tony, and daughter, Lesley Holmes; her grandchildren, Ryan Hargrave, Harley Stephens, Karter Hargrave, Hudson Gray, Brady Gray, and Karson Hargrave; her brother, Mike Holmes and wife Beverly; her nieces and nephews, Jennifer Holmes and wife Vanessa, Jeff Holmes and wife Nichole, Amanda Whetstone and husband Josh, and Melissa Holmes; as well as a host of extended family members and dear friends who will miss her deeply. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Mary Lou Holmes; her beloved bonus son, Brad Hargrave; her brother, Doug Holmes; her nephew, Brandon Holmes; and her sisters-in-law, Marion Holmes and Brenda Holmes. Marilyn's kindness, creativity, and love for her family will remain in the hearts of all who knew her. Her legacy lives on through the many lives she touched, the traditions she created, and the love she so freely shared. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Visitation Sunday, July 5, 2026 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Lynch Funeral Home 2203 Gilmer Street Caddo Mills,TX 75135 Funeral Service Monday, July 6, 2026 1:00 PM Emory Baptist Church 260 N. Planters Street Emory,TX 75440