Marion (Bennett) Sloan

Mrs. Marion Bennett Sloan, 86, of Jesup, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024.  Marion was a devoted mother, successful businesswoman, and cherished friend to many.

Marion was a spirited Southern belle who dedicated herself to various community endeavors, from participating in the March of Dimes to serving as President of the Blackshear Woman's Club. She was a passionate bridge player, a member of the Lake View Ladies Golf Association, and was involved in the Blackshear Jayceettes. In addition to managing the University of Georgia Georgia Center gift shop and owning the Tap & Toe School of Dance, Marion was a loyal Georgia Bulldogs fan and the proud owner of Sloan's Seafood and Porky's BBQ restaurants. She also held the title of former Bacon County High School Homecoming Queen. Marion will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Marion was predeceased by her husband, James William “Jim” Sloan; former husband, Ashley E. Hobbs; and parents, Valdese Bennett and Colleen Johnson Bennett of Alma.

Marion is survived by her five children, Clay Hobbs (Billie Faye Hobbs) of Macon, Gina Hobbs Jeffords (Ed Jeffords) of Jesup, Nick Hobbs (Micaela Grant Hobbs) of Watkinsville, Hank Hobbs (Debbie Bryant Hobbs) of Hazlehurst, and Mandy Sloan O’Bannon of Ringgold; eight grandchildren, Tracy Hobbs Jones, Austin Jeffords, Kristin Hobbs Coffey (Taylor Van Coffey), Addison Jeffords, Megan Hobbs, Leila Hobbs, Mairen Hobbs, and Jadon O’Bannon; three great grandchildren, Tate Coffey, Jadon O’Bannon, and Toni Godwin; and several other relatives and friends.

A celebration of Marion’s life will be held Monday morning, August 19, 2024, at 11:00 o’clock at Greenlawn Cemetery in Waycross, GA with Rev. Loren Bryant officiating.  The family will be receiving friends immediately following the service.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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