Marilyn R. Hughes

Marilyn R. Hughes, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the Willows of Shelbyville.

She was born September 23, 1941, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Edgar and Evelyn (Debaun) McClure.   

Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Jenny Sharpe and husband, Michael, of Rushville; grandson, Kyle Burton and partner, Kelly Flynn, of Westfield; very special partner, JR Hall of Shelbyville; and the child she helped raise, David Snyder of Shelbyville.   

She loved her grandson dearly and he was very special to her.  Some of her favorite times were spent traveling with Kyle.

She was preceded in death by her parents; infant son, David Wayne; and brothers, Michael McClure and Jack McClure.

In 1960, Marilyn graduated from Southwestern High School.

She was a member of the Flat Rock Christian Church.

Marilyn was formerly the co-owner of Flat Rock Auto Glass and Carpet.  She was also formerly the bookkeeper at Siebert Oldsmobile.

She was very active in the community and donated her time to Habitat for Humanity, CASA and was a volunteer at Major Health Partners.

Marilyn was a member of several card clubs and enjoyed playing bridge, euchre and hand and foot.

Visitation will be from 11 am to 1 pm, Friday, May 10, 2024, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Funeral services will follow at 1 pm, Friday, at the funeral home, with Jason Davis officiating.

Interment will be at Flat Rock Cemetery in Shelby County.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Flat Rock Christian Church, 2854 W. Pope St., Flat Rock, Indiana 47234.

Online condolences may be shared with Marilyn’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.