Marilyn Jayne (Darst) Gagnon, 85, of Mason, WV, passed away December 12, 2024, at Lakin Hospital, West Columbia, WV, following an extended illness.

She was born February 22, 1939, in Middleport, OH, a daughter of the late Ellison Dean and Pauline Mae (Haynes) Stewart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Deana Bush.

She was a former manager of Ginos of Mason, WV, with 15 years of service. She retired from Walmart in Mason, WV with 19 plus years of service. She enjoyed Native American history, drives to the country and reading.

Survivors include her daughter, Tanya Thomas of Mason; grandson, Jerome Thomas of Bridgeport, WV; nephew, John W. (Tina) Cundiff of Clifton, WV.

There will be no public services at this time.

In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to assist with final expenses.

Arrangements provided by Foglesong-Casto Funeral Home, Mason, WV.