Helen Marlin Obituary Helen King Marlin April 1, 1943 － February 12, 2024 Franklin － Helen King Marlin, 80, passed away on February 12, 2024 in her home. Born in Dillon, SC and raised in Portsmouth and Virginia Beach, she was a daughter of the late Robert Edward King and Lucille Rogers King. She was also predeceased by her husband, Dale Edward Marlin, and a sister, Sherry. Helen was a 1962 graduate of Princess Anne High School and received an Associated Degree from Paul D. Camp Community College. She was a secretary for the Great Dismal Swamp Nation Wildlife Refuge with the Dept. of Interior in Suffolk for 22 years and a realtor. Helen was a member of Rock Church of Franklin. Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Dawn Marlin Worrell and Dianna Marlin Whitehurst (Buddy); a son, Dale Edward Marlin II (Sherre); a sister, Kay King of Virginia Beach; five grandchildren, Randy Worrell, Lindsey Worrell, Colby Johnson (Chris), Hunter Eggleston, and Mackenzie Marlin; and great grandchildren, Parker Speight, Layla Hoyt and Bodie Hoyt. A Funeral Service will be held at 2PM Monday, February 19, 2024 in Wright Funeral Home with Pastor David Dillon officiating. Burial will be at 11AM Monday, February 26, 2024 in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson‚Äôs Research, Grand Central Station, P. O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163 Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Feb. 14, 2024. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Helen-Marlin 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/helen-marlin-obituary?id=54370369 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Helen King Marlin, 80, of Franklin, Virginia, passed away on 12 February 2024. Born in Dillon, SC, she worked as a secretary and realtor. Survived by 2 daughters, 1 son, 1 sister, 5 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral Service held on 19 February 2024 at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin. Burial on 26 February 2024 at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk. ## The Edited Obituary Helen King Marlin 1 April 1943 - 12 February 2024 Franklin - Helen King Marlin, 80, passed away on 12 February 2024 in her home. Born in Dillon, SC and raised in Portsmouth and Virginia Beach, she was a daughter of the late Robert Edward King and Lucille Rogers King. She was also predeceased by her husband, Dale Edward Marlin, and a sister, Sherry. Helen was a 1962 graduate of Princess Anne High School and received an Associate Degree from Paul D. Camp Community College. She was a secretary for the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge with the Dept. of Interior in Suffolk for 22 years and a realtor. Helen was a member of Rock Church of Franklin. Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Dawn Marlin Worrell and Dianna Marlin Whitehurst (Buddy); a son, Dale Edward Marlin II (Sherre); a sister, Kay King of Virginia Beach; five grandchildren, Randy Worrell, Lindsey Worrell, Colby Johnson (Chris), Hunter Eggleston, and Mackenzie Marlin; and three great grandchildren, Parker Speight, Layla Hoyt and Bodie Hoyt. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 PM Monday, 19 February 2024 in Wright Funeral Home with Pastor David Dillon officiating. Burial will be at 11 AM Monday, 26 February 2024 in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, P. O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163. ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Helen King Marlin | |---------|-------------------------------------| | Age | 80 years | | Birth | 1 April 1943; Dillon, SC | | Death | 12 February 2024; Franklin, VA | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------|---------------------|--------------------------------| | Helen King Marlin | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | Dale Edward Marlin | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Robert Edward King | Parent | -- | | Lucille Rogers King | Parent | -- | | Dawn Marlin Worrell | Child | -- | | Dianna Marlin Whitehurst | Child | -- | | Dale Edward Marlin II | Child | -- | | Randy Worrell | Grandchild | -- | | Lindsey Worrell | Grandchild | -- | | Colby Johnson | Grandchild | -- | | Hunter Eggleston | Grandchild | -- | | Mackenzie Marlin | Grandchild | -- | | Kay King | Sibling | Virginia Beach, VA | | Sherry | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Parker Speight | Great Grandchild | -- | | Layla Hoyt | Great Grandchild | -- | | Bodie Hoyt | Great Grandchild | -- | ## Other Relevant Information 1. Helen King Marlin was a 1962 graduate of Princess Anne High School. 2. She received an Associate Degree from Paul D. Camp Community College. 3. Helen worked as a secretary for the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge with the Dept. of Interior in Suffolk for 22 years. 4. She was also a realtor. 5. Helen was a member of Rock Church of Franklin.