Marilyn Muñoz, arms thrown up and laughing behind a birthday cake lit with candles

Marilyn Muñoz

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In loving memory of Marilyn Muñoz

In loving memory of Marilyn Muñoz.

Our dear mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, cousin, and friend left her earthly body on October 24, 2026 after her two year journey with ovarian cancer. Please join us as we celebrate her life and honor her memory.

Mom loved jazz. Enjoy in her honor

Memorial service

Date
Time
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Memorial program
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Gathering
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Place
The Corner & Meeting House of Wake Forest
Address
102 North Avenue, Wake Forest, NC 27587

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A memorial service, with light food, mimosa toast 🥂 and time together immediately following in the same place. Everyone is welcome to stay.

Parking

Check back soon for details.

Places to stay

If you are coming from out of town, here are a few places to stay. Some are near the service, others closer to Raleigh.

Flowers & giving

Flowers are welcome. Those who wish may also honor her with a gift to her tribute fund with the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance.

Give to Marilyn’s tribute fund

If you would like to send flowers, please have them delivered by so they can be brought to the service:
246 Bendemeer Lane, Rolesville, NC 27571

QR code linking to Marilyn's tribute fund at tribute.ocrahope.org
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Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance

Questions

For anything you need to know, please get in touch.

Memories

Marilyn outdoors on a sunlit lawn, holding a baby on her lap and laughing
Marilyn in chef's whites in a kitchen, a whisk in one hand and a pot lid in the other, smiling
Marilyn standing with three young granddaughters, each holding her hand or arm
Marilyn at a graduation, standing beside a young man in cap and gown holding flowers
Two women raising their glasses to each other across a restaurant table
Three women together in a restaurant booth, leaning in and smiling
A woman standing in a swimming pool with a young girl hugging her from behind
Four generations together indoors, two older women, a young woman, a small girl and a little dog
A younger Marilyn leaning in beside another woman who is holding a baby
Two women sitting side by side on a white ledge against a bright orange wall
A young Marilyn with her arm around an older woman, in front of a painted woodland backdrop
Marilyn smiling warmly, hands clasped together, wearing a white jacket
Marilyn and Stepdad on a bench
Marilyn at the Biltmore
Marilyn standing near a ladder inside Bowden Cave
Marilyn, brother and mother blowing out candles on a cake

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Share your fondest memory

Marilyn loved cooking, music, the outdoors, and animals. Maybe you remember a meal she made, a day outside, or a story she told. Whatever it is, please add it below so we can all share in remembering her.

Looking ahead

Marilyn loved nature and the outdoors. Next year, we will gather to plant a tree in her memory. Check back here for details early 2027.