Mrs. Marilyn St. John
Mrs. Marilyn Ann Griffin St. John, age 79, of De Queen, Arkansas, peacefully passed from this life on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at her home.

Marilyn was born the youngest of seven children to the union of Bennie Franklin and Callie Ann Ayers Griffin on March 14, 1942, in Horatio, Arkansas. She received her Certified Nurses Aide license and worked several years for the De Queen Medical Center. She married Kenneth Neal St. John in September of 1979, and together they owned and operated St. John Glass in De Queen, as well as operated a poultry production farm. Marilyn was a former member of Old Center Holiness Church and enjoyed spending time in her garden, and fishing. More than anything, she cherished the time spent with her family and her sweet puppy, Millie.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of over 42 years, Kenneth St. John; one sister, Sue Mumma; and four brothers, Hubert Griffin, Clarence "Doodle" Griffin, J.E. "Toots" Griffin, and Kenneth Griffin.

Marilyn leaves to cherish her loving memory, six daughters and sons-in-law, Lorrie and Danny Stubbs of De Queen, Melanie Brophy of De Queen, Beverly St. John of Benton, Becky Jegstrup of Lockesburg, Belinda and Tim Cox of Nashville, and Benita St. John of De Queen; nine grandchildren and their spouses, Brandi Stubbs of De Queen, Justin Brophy of Austin, Texas, Ryan Brophy of Conway, Dylan and Pam Jegstrup of De Queen, Brittney Jegstrup of Lockesburg, Ben and Jessica Cox of El Dorado, Drew and Tyra Cox of Russellville, Gwen and Melissa Harris of Hot Springs, and Ashley Harris of Hensley; thirteen great-grandchildren, and her special great-granddaughter, Braylee Cano of De Queen; her loving brother and sister-in-law, Bennie "Honey" and Martie Griffin of De Queen; as well as a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Marilyn St. John will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, December 2, 2021, at the Old Center Holiness Church Pavilion in the Central Community of Sevier County. Burial will follow at Old Center Cemetery. General viewing will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Wednesday, at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home of De Queen. You may send an online condolence at www.chandlerfuneral.com.