Marilyn Allen Votry

Franklin, NC - Marilyn Allen Votry, age 80, of Delia Drive, Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at an Asheville Hospital. She was born in Attica, NY the daughter of the late Robert and Marian Perkins Allen. She was a retired assistant Post Master and a member of St. Agnes Episcopal Church. She loved to play cards, board games and putting together puzzles.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Howard R. Votry; two daughters, Linda A. Bennett of Franklin, NC and Darlene T. Votry of Rockledge, FL; one son, Bradley A. Votry of Franklin, NC; one sister, Virginia Nichols of Corfu, NY; two grandchildren, Krista L. Steele and Mitchell L. Votry. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Teri Lynn Votry and a brother who died in WWII, Roger Robert Allen.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Agnes Episcopal Church, 66 Church St. Franklin, NC 28734

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.