Marilyn V. Barnard, 74, of Bagdad, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2014, after a brief illness. Marilyn was a native of Bagdad and was the eldest child born to the late Jesse Holland and Edith Floyd. She was a graduate of Milton High School and a retired Monsanto employee. Marilyn enjoyed painting and her artwork graces the walls of many loved ones’ homes. She was an active member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Pace where she taught 2-year old Sunday School, cleaned the sanctuary, and helped prepare Wednesday night supper. She held a cherished tradition of hosting her extended family every December 23rd for a big family Christmas party. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ralph Barnard; her sister, Carolyn Poley; and her niece, Sonja Yasurek. Marilyn is survived by her sisters, Jean (W.L.) Hopkins and Cressie (Bill) Tucker; her brothers, Robert (Dianne) Holland and James (Gloria) Holland; her stepson, Ralph Edward “Eddie” Barnard; her nephews, Lee (Laura) Hopkins, James (Vicki) Holland, Robert Wayne Holland, Michael (Lisa) Holland, Shane (Heather) Tucker, Steve Yonker, Justin Poley, and Brandon Poley; her nieces, Laura Holland, Teri (Jeremy) Davis, Jackie (Steve) Davis, Karri Yonker, and Shelly (Justin) Campbell; and eighteen great-nephews and great-nieces. A graveside service will be held at 3pm Friday, October 24, 2014 at Hickory Hammock Cemetery, with Rev. Shane Tucker officiating and Lewis Funeral Homes providing arrangements. Pallbearers are James Holland, Robert Wayne Holland, Michael Holland, Josh Holland, Charley Riley, and Jesse Holland. Honorary pallbearers are her Sunday School class and her coworkers in the preschool department at Immanuel Baptist Church. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, CNA’s, and staff at Select Specialty Hospital for serving Marilyn and the family so graciously in her final days.