Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Marilyn J. Hughes (Jefferys)
Marilyn J. Hughes (Jefferys)
Obituary
Guest Book
Marilyn Hughes (Jefferys) Obituary
Together Again
Marilyn was born on March 7, 1935 in Randolph, Ohio to Marcus and Faustine Adelman. She had six siblings, Richard, Doris, Sony, Roddy Joe, David and Theresa.
Marilyn married Donald Jefferys and they had six children, Donnie, Darlina, Cathy, Joe, Debbie and Chrissy. Marilyn also had many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Our lives won’t be the same, but, we truly believe “we will all be together” in God’s timing.
Until then, Mom, sleep in His love and peace… see you soon.
Family and friends may visit at Newcomer Funeral Home (131 N Canton Rd, Akron, OH 44305) on Sunday, August 10, 2025 from 1pm until 3pm. A Funeral Service will then be held at 3pm.
To share a memory of Marilyn or to leave a special message for her family, please visit the guest book below.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
People and places connected with Marilyn
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Marilyn Hughes (Jefferys)
Tell your own story about Marilyn
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Make a Donation
in Marilyn Hughes (Jefferys)'s name
How to support Marilyn's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Marilyn Hughes (Jefferys)'s life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
