Mary Ellen "Marilyn" Hughes, age 70, of Omaha, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord Saturday, September 23, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family and friends.  She was born September 21, 1947, in Black Hawk, Mississippi, the daughter of Julius K. and Mary V. (Farrish) Acy.  Mary Ellen "Marilyn's" heavenly reunion included her parents, Julius K. Acy and Mary V. Creel.

Mary Ellen "Marilyn" is survived by her husband of 30 years, Clifton Hughes; her sons and daughters-in-laws, Timothy and Amanda Cochran and Troy and Stacy Cochran; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Janie and Jeff Welborn, Wanda and Winston Street, Vedia Warr and Rachel and Allen Schoen; her brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Bonnie Koursh; four grandchildren; and a host of other family and dear friends.

Funeral service is 1:00 PM, Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Greenwood, Mississippi, with Bro. Dennis Sullivan officiating.  Visitation is 12:00 to 1:00 PM Wednesday at the church prior to the service.  Interment is in Mount Olive Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Troy Cochran, Barry Acy, Raymond Acy, Walter Compton, C. D. Farrish, L. Z. "Jr." Farrish and Donald Miller.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 901 N. University, Little Rock, AR 72207 or Hospice of the Hills, PO Box 1927, Harrison, AR 72602.

Williams & Lord Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.