ALLIANCE, Neb. -- Marilyn S. Hutchings, 67, died Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at her home.

Marilyn was born Nov. 15, 1953, in Cape Girardeau to Marion L. and Pauline Wise Jacobs. She married Timothy Hutchings on Feb. 18, 1985. To this union, a daughter, Jennifer, was born. They later divorced.

Marilyn lived in Cape Girardeau most of her life, working as the adult services associate at the library. She was also an adjunct professor at Southeast Missouri State University teaching English. She had a love for genealogy research and was an avid book reader.

She moved to Alliance in December 2020 to be near her family.

Marilyn is survived by her daughter and her husband, Jennifer and Jim Pruitt of Alliance.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674.

Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.