Marilyn Marie Nava, 51 of Independence passed away Fri Apr 15, 2005 at the Medical Center of Independence. She was born on Dec. 2, 1953 to Riley and Lois (Gosney) Edmondson in Independence, MO and was a life long area resident. She had been a nurse's aid at Truman Medical Center East for many years. She was a 1972 graduate of Truman High School. Marilyn enjoyed being with her family and playing bingo. She is survived by her son, Mark Nava and wife Nicole of Grain Valley, MO. Her mother, Lois McAnnally of Warsaw, MO. Two grandchildren MaryLynn Nava and Heaven Nava, both of Grain Valley, MO. A brother Gregory E. Edmondson of Oak Grove, MO. Two sisters Teresa R. Petrechko of Chanute, KS and Pamela A. Wright of Independence, MO. No services are planned at this time.