Marlene Faye Hesson Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Marlene Faye Hesson (Caldwell, Ohio), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Marlene left this world on May 8, 2026 at the age of 90, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl W. Griffin and Elsie E. Berg Griffin; her husband Donald Edward Hesson; her great grandchild Kaden Hesson; her son-in-law Gary Smith; and her siblings, Jean Stack, Gail Hackathorn, Karen Long, Dean, Norval and Ernie Griffin.
She is survived by: her children, Kathy M. Doan of Columbus, Debra D. Ackley (Jeff) of Zanesville, Yvonne G. Smith of Nashport and Joey E. Hesson (Cathy) of Lake Wales, Florida; her siblings, Wanda Dennis of Lowell and Wendell Griffin of West Virginia; and her niece Sandra Stack. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Monday, May 11th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the McVay-Perkins Funeral Home (416 East St, Caldwell, OH 43724). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, May 12th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, May 12th 2026 from 2:30 PM to 2:45 PM at the Cemetery State Rt.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to The Samaritan House of Noble County, 307 Main Street, Caldwell, Ohio 43724.