Marilyn Joan Register Stalvey

Marilyn Joan Register Stalvey, 82, of Barney, GA died Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at home after a brief illness. Mrs. Stalvey was born on July 9, 1937, to the late Jeptha John Register and Agnes Lucas Register. Mrs. Stalvey was a full-time wife, mother, and homemaker. She was an excellent cook. She enjoyed gardening and loved taking care of her animals and spending time with her family. She was a beloved “Granny” to all of her grandchildren and their friends. She was a member of Barney Baptist Church and loved being a part of that church family.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dewey and Sheryl Stalvey of Moultrie, GA; her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Gregory Cook of Crawfordville, FL; one grandson, Colin Smith of Berkeley, CA; six granddaughters, Kristen Gilbert and husband Clay of Burleson, TX; Erin Waldee of Moultrie, GA; Jordan Murphy and husband Jason of Crawfordville, FL; Megan Suazo and husband Salvador of Tijuana, Mexico; Lauren Stalvey of Moultrie, GA; and Betzy Cook of Crawfordville, FL; and eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Ray Faircloth of Barney, GA; sisters-in-law Dollie Register of Dowling Park, FL and Iona Smith of Homerville, GA; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her loyal and beloved dog, Holly.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Dewey T. Stalvey; and her six brothers, Jeptha Hugh Register; Vernon Leroy Register; Welby Ben Register; John Duane Register; George Emory Register; and Ulyss Jean Register.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Shiloh Fellowship Church Cemetery in Homerville, Georgia, with Rev. Dewey T. Stalvey, Jr., and Rev. Keith Wise officiating. Messages of sympathy may be expressed online at www.musicfuneralservices.com . Music Funeral Services, Azalea Crematory of Valdosta is serving the Stalvey family.