Obituary of Sylvia "Marlene" Iupe
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Sylvia “Marlene” Iupe, age 91, of Ridgeland, Mississippi, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS.
She lived a full and beautiful 91 years, finding joy in everyday moments. Marlene’s life was one truly worth living.
Marlene was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Charlie Iupe Sr.; her sons- Charles Iupe Jr., Sam Iupe I, Sam Iupe II, and John Iupe; father, Frank Thomas; mother, Lucille Thomas; and brothers- Luther Frank Thomas and Elliot Thomas Sr..
She is survived by her daughters- Lucille (Larry) Shannon of Raliegh, NC, Sharon (Jason) Moseley of Atlanta, GA, and Ida (Marc) Miller of Houston, TX; sons- Michael Iupe of Austin, TX and Thomas (Bridgette) Iupe of Ridgeland, MS; sister, Carolyn Simon; grandchildren- Kathryn Rios, Brian Shannon, Isabella Iupe, Charlotte Iupe, Ian Iupe, Caitlin Garner, John Garner, Chase Miller, Olivia Miller, Emily Iupe, and Thomas Iupe Jr.; and great grandchildren- Lucy Rios, Jude Rios and Charlie Shannon.
A graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, February 3 at Cedarlawn Cemetery, 2434 W. Capitol St., Jackson, MS 39209. Visitation with the family will be held after the service at Thomas and Bridgette’s house until 7:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Richards Catholic Church or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Marlene’s memory.