Mrs. Cliffie Marlin, formerly of Dyersburg, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in Mandeville, Louisiana.  She was born June 6, 1926 in Gosnell, Arkansas to the late Deck and Alma Overman.  She was a retired preschool teacher and long-time ministry assistant at First Baptist Church in Dyersburg, TN.  She taught Sunday School and was a member of the XYZ group as well.  In the community, she was involved in the Home Demonstration Club and Professional Secretaries of America.  She enjoyed fishing, sewing, cooking and time spent with family and friends.

She is survived by her son, David Marlin and wife, Jody, of Cheyenne, WY and a daughter Linda Barnes of Mandeville, La, her sisters Juanita Misra of Arlington, Va and Sherrie Minter of Blytheville, Ar.  She was greatly loved as "Nana" by her seven grandchildren; Brian (Kristin) Barnes, Anna (Jake) Ward, Emily (Chris) Lamb, Kelly (Cameron) Director, Maribeth (Kyle) Burton, Korinn (Josh) Smith, Landon (Jo) Meadows and 13 great-grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, William B. Marlin, her sisters Berniece Wicker, Maxine Skinner, Lounell Poore and Edna Overman.

Graveside funeral services will be held at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, TN on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. conducted by Rev. Mike Hickman.  Visitation will be held at Dyersburg Funeral Home beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Family and friends from First Baptist Church will be honored to serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the fundraiser supporting Cliffie's great-grandson Hudson Lamb. Hudson has a rare genetic disorder called TSC and has had multiple brain surgeries in his short 4 years on earth. Insurance has helped but doesn't come close to covering all of the medical and travel expenses needed for his treatment and ongoing care. See the link below for more information and be sure to share.

https://gofund.me/72b3fb6f