of Conway, AR
March 8, 1932 - February 3, 2016
Marilyn Roberts Poole, 83, of Conway died peacefully on Wednesday February 3, 2016 at Elmcroft in Maumelle after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers. She was born March 8, 1932 in Vernon, TX, the daughter of the late Ben Hill and Hattie Ruth Roberts. Marilyn was also preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Jerry Poole and her great nephew, Joshua Hill Baxter.
Marilyn grew up in Greenwood, LA, with her sister, Ruth, and as a girl she loved to ride her horse, ''Traveller''. She graduated from North Texas University where she met her husband, Jerry D. Poole, who she married in 1953 and they had two children. Marilyn had a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and worked as an elementary school teacher and later became a speech pathologist at Conway Human Development Center. She also graduated with two Master's Degrees in Speech Pathology, and specialized in communicative disorders. Marilyn also worked for the Arkansas Department of Human Services. According to a dear friend, Marilyn brought the party with her when she walked in the door. She loved people and enjoyed socializing with anyone she met. Marilyn would always greet you with a smile and she loved to sing and collect hats.
Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Melinda and her husband, Jack, her son, Wallace and his wife, Valerie, seven grandchildren, Louis Poole, Toren (Adams) Roe and her husband, Chris, Eli Adams, Tyler Poole, Ariel (Adams) Bennett, Isaac Adams, and Olivia Poole, her sister, Ruth Berlin, nephew, Walter Jay Frank III, and her nieces, Kim Bartlett Huckabee, Leslie Bartlett Neeland, and Lillie Anne Inzina.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 6th at the First United Methodist Church in Conway. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 1610 Prince St., Conway, AR 72034.
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15 Condolence(s)
AJ C.
Saturday, February 6, 2016
My deepest sympathy to you. Death is really an enemy we can't win. But it is heart-warming to know that we can pour out our feelings to God who promises to comfort our hearts. (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17) May you find hope and peace through God's promise of resurrection. (John 5:28, 29)
Eric Higgins
Friday, February 5, 2016
My prayers are with you and your family
Lulu and John Thompson
Friday, February 5, 2016
She always had a smile on her face. Deepest sympathy , John and Lulu
Farris Hensley
Friday, February 5, 2016
Wallace,
I am very sorry for your tremendous loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, my friend!
Farris
Mike Sylvester
Friday, February 5, 2016
Wallace,
Sorry for your loss of Ms. Marilyn. My families thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Kevin Stowe
Friday, February 5, 2016
We're sorry to hear about Marilyn passing away. Great write up about Marilyn in the paper - her friend that said she "took the party with her" was exactly right! Marilyn was a shining star wherever she went. Thank you for letting us know her, and Jerry too. We have such fond memories of her at College Square. She was a wonderfully positive and fun lady to spend time with.
-- Your friends at College Square
John Lawrence
Friday, February 5, 2016
Wallace,
So sorry to hear about the lost of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Linda Cullum Jones
Friday, February 5, 2016
Melinda,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I pray God holds you and your family in the palm of His hand and comforts you through this time.
lori and johnny Maack
Friday, February 5, 2016
thoughts and prayers are with and your family.
dewana phillips
Friday, February 5, 2016
My prayers are with you and your family during this time. Hold family close and I'm sure Mrs. Marilyn will be greatly missed.
Glenn King
Friday, February 5, 2016
Wallace, may the Lord bless you and your entire family. You are definitely a friend of mine.
Sharon Pope
Friday, February 5, 2016
My prayers are with you and the family .mr&mrs Poole was always good to me &Jason we love them very much
Ed Eason
Friday, February 5, 2016
Marilyn was one of the most delightful people I have ever known. Such a kind and funny lady.
I will be praying for the family.
Jim and Cindy Lites
Friday, February 5, 2016
Our prayers are with Marilyn's family. My paretns, Offie and Mary Lites, loved their time with Jerry and Marilyn when they lived in Conway. A very sweet lady.
Bob Barham
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Wallace,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Prayers for comfort & strength in the days ahead.