Marilyn Joyce Arnum Obituary
In loving memory of Marilyn Joyce Arnum (Hartford, Connecticut), who departed this world on February 24, 2025 at the age of 82. Marilyn Joyce leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marilyn Joyce Arnum to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jewett Newkirk and Louise Newkirk (Jones); and her siblings, Wilburine Annette "Renie" Fernandez (Newkirk), Delores Louise Davis (Newkirk) and Jewett Newkirk II.
She is survived by: her brother Brian Newkirk (Candice) of Florida; her children, Vernel Arnum (Kim) of New Hampshire, Vicki Arnum of Wethersfield and Wendy Thomas of Wethersfield; her grandchildren, Charlotte Mansfield, Nolan Evan, Quincy Thomas (Kaci) and Miles Thomas; her great grandchildren, Zaiden Bacon and Pharaoh James "PJ" Thomas; her cousins, Carolyn Dyson and Sharon Mounds; and her close friends, Lucille Bartee, Alice Lumpkin and Paulette Payne-Hill. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes memorial donations to the following charities, as an expression of sympathy.
