Marilyn Charlette

Mason

Marilyn Charlette Mason, 68, entered eternal rest on October 9, 2024, at her residence in Harlingen, Texas. She was born in Kingsville, Texas on July 8, 1956, to loving parents Robert Lee Mason Sr. and Jessie Lee Sturgeon.

Marilyn spent many years as an Assistant Director of Dietary Services at Golden Palms Healthcare Facility and eventually retired from her position. She loved her family unconditionally, and she showed that through the many homecooked meals she prepared for her family. Marilyn had a great sense of humor, loved to dance, and she was someone who would always take care of others.  She was an avid lover of Snoopy and a nice cold Coca-Cola.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee Mason Sr. and Jessie Lee Mason; her grandmother, Maude Lee Sturgeon; her siblings, Regina Mason, Cherry Lynn Mason, and Robert Lee Mason Jr.; and her beloved furbaby, April.

Marilyn leaves behind to cherish her memory, loving husband, Ernest Larry Russell; her daughter, Danchel Shanette Mason; her two sons, Jomar Mason Russell and Malcolm Lamar Mason Russell; grandchildren, Samson Lee Mason, Rechelle Castillo Mason, Jadon Marquis Russell, Jaeda Miranda Russell, Jaelyn Russell, and Carter Clay Russell; and her siblings, Rosa Lee Mason, Melody Morris, Bobbie Mason, Mavis Mason, Brenda Mason Lasley, and Ronnie Mason. She is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will take place at Trinity Funeral Home in Harlingen, Texas on Friday, October 25, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Celebration of Life Ceremony to commence at 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm officiated by Melody Morris.

Cremation will take place at Val Verde Crematory in Donna, Texas.

With love and remembrance, The Family of Marilyn Charlette Mason's funeral arrangements are entrusted to Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home at 1002 East Harrison Ave. in Harlingen, TX 78550. You may contact us with any questions at (956) 364-2444 or visit us at www.trinityfunerals.com.