Marilyn Ann (Williams) Loudon

SALEM — Marilyn Ann (Williams) Loudon, 92, passed away peacefully at her home Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. She was born Nov. 5, 1932, in Toronto, Ohio, daughter of the late Oliver & Florence (Croy) Williams.

She was a 1950 graduate of Toronto High School and continued to earn a degree in Nursing from Akron General in 1953. While working as an OB nurse in Akron, Marilyn met her husband of 64 years, Russell Loudon. They were married on July 14, 1956, at the Presbyterian Church of Toronto, Ohio, and moved to Salem where she continued working as a nurse for the Columbiana County TB Unit, and later as an industrial nurse at Eljer.

Marilyn was blessed to share her life with many wonderful friends. Alongside her husband, she enjoyed traveling and dining out with all of them. In Salem, she was a proud, lifelong member of The First Presbyterian Church, was a 50-year member of Eastern Star, and served for 50 years as a board member for The Century House. In her later years, she enjoyed her weekly swims at The Salem Community Center, sharing lunch every Friday with the lunch-bunch, cheering on the Ohio State Buckeyes, and going on cruises with her daughter and grandchildren.

She is survived by one daughter, Julie (Sam) Johnson; one granddaughter, Dr. Paige Johnson; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell; sister, Beverly Cox; grandson, Hayden Johnson, and many lifelong friends.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, at The First Presbyterian Church in Salem. The Reverend Annie Parker and Reverend Brian Jensen officiating. Visiting hours will take place one hour prior to services in the sanctuary. A private burial will be held.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in her name to: The Salem First Presbyterian Church, 436 E. Second St., Salem, OH 44460; The Salem Community Foundation (Summer Concert Series) P.O. Box 553, Salem, OH 44460; or The Columbiana County Dog Pound, 8455 County Home Rd., Lisbon, OH 44432.

If unable to attend, you may show your support by joining our complimentary “Hugs from Home” program at www.starkmemorial.com/hugs-from-home

Arrangements are being handled by Stark Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

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8/9/25