Marnell was born in Davidson County, May 1, 1938, a daughter of the late Archie (Lindo) Hughes and Marie (Ellie) Bryant Hughes. She loved people and never meet a stranger. Marnell complimented everyone with "you are beautiful" and always had a big smile. She loved her old western shows, especially Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke. Marnell enjoyed the outdoors and adored her cat, Boots. She spent most of her life as a family caregiver. Marnell was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Beeson; two sisters, Velez Buie and Greta Wishon; two brothers, Archie Hughes and Phillip Hughes; and a nephew, Chipper Hughes.
Left to miss her are her brother, Robbie Hughes and his wife Mona; sisters-in-law, Brenda Hughes, Ann Hughes; nieces, Donna, Robin, Karen, Kathy and Deann; and a nephew Alan.
A Celebration of Marnell's life will be held Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 2 p.m. in the Sechrest-Davis Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Ronnie Payne. The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service, beginning at 1 p.m.
A special thank you to her niece, Donna Hughes for her love and determination in making the last several years for Marnell the most comfortable and joyous.
