Marynell Hudson

Marynell Hudson, 90, Muncie, passed away Monday afternoon, January 14, 2019, at The Woodlands of Muncie. She was born Friday, March 23, 1928, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Frederick B. and Bessie M. (Rape) McFarland. Marynell enjoyed painting and one of her well known paintings was The Torn Hat. She also enjoyed performing at Bear Creek Farms where she played the autoharp, banjo, the dulcimer and sang. She also attended the American Clown Academy and liked performing as a Clown known as “Potpurri”. Marynell was a member of Friends Memorial Church and she loved the times she visited the Senior Citizens Club. Survivors include her sons, Jay D. (wife Peggy) Hudson and Douglas A. (wife Lynn) Hudson; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick B. and Bessie M. (Rape) McFarland; husband, Everett E. Hudson; infant son, Larry Gene Hudson, son, Kenny Neal Hudson; one brother; two sisters; and a grandson, Shawn. Services will be held 4:00 p.m., Thursday, January 24, 2019, at Elm Ridge Funeral Home, 4600 West Kilgore Avenue, Muncie, Indiana 47304 with Pastor Michael Sherman officiating. Private burial will be at a later date in Hill Crest Cemetery at Redkey. Family and friends may call from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Thursday at Elm Ridge Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to Friends Memorial Church, 418 West Adams Street, Muncie, Indiana 47305 or to Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Indiana Chapter, 50 East 91st. Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240. Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.elmridgefuneralhome.com.