Judith Hynson

Judith Hynson obituary, Harrington, DE

Judith Hynson

Judith Hynson Obituary

Visit the Thomas E. Melvin & Son Funeral Home, Inc. - Harrington website to view the full obituary.

Judith M. Hynson, of Harrington, passed away on March 12, 2026 at Genesis Milford, at the age of 84. She was the daughter of the late William L. and Rosemarie J. Cain.

In her younger years, Judi was very outgoing. She attended Harrington High School where she was captain of the cheerleading team and a member of the Drama and Glee Clubs, and sang at weddings.

Judi was family oriented; she loved family gatherings and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a fan of Elvis, and Clark Gable, especially in Gone With the Wind and was an avid collector of Gone With the Wind memorabilia. She enjoyed going to the Maryland Ren Fest with her daughter Patricia. Judi enjoyed playing bingo, knitting, and being on the computer.

In addition to her parents, Judi is preceded in death by her daughters, Bonnie Hynson and Patricia Allegra; and grandson, William Ian Cross.

Judi is survived by her daughter, Michelle Jackson; grandchildren, Tara Lopez, Russell Cross IV, Christopher Whiteman, Norman Cross, Shane Jackson; great grandchildren Kimberly and Joseph Lopez and Caleb, Temperence and Ian Cross; brothers, Frank Cain and Jim Cain.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Thomas E. Melvin & Son Funeral Home Inc, Harrington.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Thomas E. Melvin & Son Funeral Home, Inc. - Harrington

15522 South DuPont Highway, Harrington, DE 19952

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