Obituary for Marilyn Rita Walman (nee Kaplan)
Marilynn Rita Walman (nee Kaplan), of Irmo, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022, at the age of 75. She is survived by her daughters, Deborah (Steven) Berkowitz, and Laura (Jason) Gardy; grandchildren, Asher Gardy, Sari Berkowitz, Lane Gardy, Seth Berkowitz, and Harrison Berkowitz; and sister, Karen Kaplan. Marilynn was predeceased by her devoted husband, Ira Walman, and her parents, Allan and Shirley Kaplan.
She was a gregarious individual who enjoyed meeting new people and sharing stories of her life as a Miami native, honorary New Yorker, proud mother, doting grandmother, and lover of all animals, especially her feline friends. Marilynn was a spirited individual who valued others from all walks of life and was endlessly generous. She took great pride in the accomplishments of her daughters and grandchildren, to whom she will forever be remembered as a woman of strength and compassion with a lighthearted appreciation for frivolous adventures, science fiction, and rock ’n roll.
Services at Bnai Israel Cemetery - Southern Ave, on Sunday, May 8th, 2022 at a time to be determined. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to the local cat rescue of your choice or Sjogren's Foundation, 10701 Parkridge Blvd, Suite 170, Reston, VA 20191.
She was a gregarious individual who enjoyed meeting new people and sharing stories of her life as a Miami native, honorary New Yorker, proud mother, doting grandmother, and lover of all animals, especially her feline friends. Marilynn was a spirited individual who valued others from all walks of life and was endlessly generous. She took great pride in the accomplishments of her daughters and grandchildren, to whom she will forever be remembered as a woman of strength and compassion with a lighthearted appreciation for frivolous adventures, science fiction, and rock ’n roll.
Services at Bnai Israel Cemetery - Southern Ave, on Sunday, May 8th, 2022 at a time to be determined. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to the local cat rescue of your choice or Sjogren's Foundation, 10701 Parkridge Blvd, Suite 170, Reston, VA 20191.