MARLAN’S OBITUARY

Miss Marlan Rebecca Hodges, age 86, of Calvin, Louisiana, passed away peacefully Friday night, July 3, 2026.

Born in Winnfield, Louisiana, on March 28, 1940, Marlan was a lifetime resident of Calvin. She attended and graduated from Calvin High School, then NSU where she earned her degree in Education.

She taught for 2 years in Columbia, Louisiana, and then spent the next 31 years as a teacher, librarian, and Vice Principal at Dodson High School.

After her retirement, Marlan worked as a florist at Eva’s Flower Shop in Winnfield for 10 years.

Finishing up her working years, she was the secretary for the Village of Calvin for another 10 years.

After she fell ill, she was a resident of Autumn Leaves Nursing and Rehab where she passed away.
Marlan was preceded in death by her parents, James Webster Hodges and Addie Mae Rudd Hodges.

Marlan leaves behind two sisters, Kathy Carter and Susie Killingsworth. Never being married, she loved her nieces and nephews including Candace Paul Smith, Dewade Killingsworth, Robbin Willis, Lisa Haymon, Jamie Carter.

Great nieces include Colie Killingsworth, Piper Killingsworth, and Gracie Killingsworth.

Great nephews include Tyler Haymon, Matthew Haymon, Stetson Hickman, Dennon Paul, Austin Willis, John David Huckaby, and Wayne Curtis Huckaby.

Great-great nieces include Harper Willis and Graysen Long.

Great-great nephews include Gus Haymon and Jake Haymon.

Per her wishes, a graveside service was held on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery at 1:00 p.m., with Bro. Lamar Carpenter as officiate. Interment followed under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield.

Pallbearers were Alan Willis, Austin Willis, Jamie Carter, James Haymon, Matthew Haymon, and Tyler Haymon.

Thanks to all the staff at Autumn Leaves for all their kindness and support. Also to Dr. Dupree for the care provided and understanding with her.

Thank you for all the prayers, calls, and support from friends and family. She loved you all.
Online condolences may be made to the family at http://www.southernfuneralhome.com