Marilyn A, Jones Alderman

Marilyn A, Jones Alderman, 90, formerly of Lincoln, passed away July 2, 2025, in Pigeon Forge, TN.
Graveside services will be held at 11 AM Saturday, September 13, 2025 in New Union Cemetery, Lincoln.
Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Marilyn was born March 13, 1935, in Clark County, IL., the daughter of Ellis Finley and Mildred A. (Merrick) Finley. She married Floyd D. Jones on May 10, 1954. He preceded her in death on July 6, 2002. She married Roma Gerald Alderman on November 6, 2005. He preceded her in death on February 10, 2015. Marilyn worked for the state of Illinois for 30 years as a data entry supervisor. In 1972 she was awarded employee of the year for all of Illinois. She enjoyed baking. She was a member of Park Meadows Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and sang in the choir.

Survivors include her daughters: Marilyn Bertram (David), Vickie Loafman (Tim), and Cynthia Jones; grandchildren: Nathan French, Adam French, Brittany Foley, Tiffany Johnson, Jeremiah Duncan, Amy Ghilardi, Isaiah Duncan, Benjamin Duncan, Rebeka Sibert, and Hailey Bertram Tipton; great grandchildren: Shyann Foley, Carson Newell,Paisley Newell,Taylor Newell, Ivory French, Ezra French, Ava French, Ezekiel French, Preston Ross, Blake Duncan, Kiera Duncan, Maddox Duncan and Noah Duncan
Great grands. great grands. Three great great granddaughters Ryleigh Bertram, Shelby Rae Bertram, and Penelope Tipton also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, sisters Maxine Kirkley, Donna Dambacher, and Ruth Wilson, and grandson Timothy Foley.