Sadly, Marilyn Cearley went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2016. She was born November 6, 1947 in Trenton, Michigan. She is predeased in death by her parents, Doyle and Reta Vaughn, her brother Doyle Vaughn, and her grandson, Cody Ray Cearley. She is survived by her husband of 49 ½ years, Raymond Cearley, daughter Shannon Hill, sons Benson Cearley (Linda), and Randall Cearley (Michaelle), eight grandkids, her borther Gerald Vaughn (Sue), sister-in-law Caroline, and numerous nieces and nephews. They moved to Kennewick in 1983 where she ran and owned a child care center. She was an amazing gospel singer with the group Joyful Singers. She had a beautiful spirit and was loved and respected by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. We love you! Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 13, 2016, 2:00 p.m., at Island View Church, 1520 Fowler St., Richland.