Marilyn has been a faithful member of the Greater Nashville Church for 32 years after becoming a Christian in 1991. She was met at a workshop and studied the bible when she was a young widow with 5 children. During that time she has served in the campus, singles, and married ministry. She loves to sew for her 11 grandchidren, reading nonfiction and learning new things. She has been married to her husband, Priestley since 1997.