FRANKLIN - Marilyn Skyes Bryant, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 31, 2022, at Mission Memorial Campus in Asheville, with her husband and best friend, Andy by her side. Marilyn and Andy moved from Key West, Florida, to Franklin on Jan. 31, 2014, where they retired. Marilyn was born in Key West, Florida, on May 1, 1951, to the late Grady B. and Faye Niles Sykes.
Marilyn graduated from Key West High School in 1969. She was a proud member of the Key West High School Conchettes. She had many lifelong friends in Key West. She had numerous hobbies. She loved nature, birds, animals, plants, gardening, baking, and cooking. She especially loved making cards of all types for her friends and relatives.
Marilyn is survived by her husband Andy; stepchildren, Drew Bryant (Amy) and Keri Bryant Mason (Gene); grandchildren, Hayden Bryant, Savannah Bryant, Eden, Zoey and Levi Mason; sister, Karen Skyes Yanchunis (Jim); nieces, Autumn Yanchunis Jones (Chris) and Chelsea Morroni, Chole Morroni; nephews, Adam Yanchunis, Grady Skyes (Kristy), Bradley Skyes (Teo) and Tristian Morroni.
Marilyn is preceded in death by her sister Anette Skyes Moronni and brother Grady B. Skyes.
Marilyn had many distant relatives that she renewed contact with since she retired.
A special thank you to the doctors and nurses at Mission Hospital for the care that they gave Marilyn. Also, a special thanks to the prayer groups in Key West and elsewhere. Rest in peace Marilyn. You were an incredible wife and friend to many.