of Lamar, AR
January 12, 1938 - April 8, 2025
Marilyn Sue (Hutchins) Brown, 87, of Lamar, AR, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Russellville, AR. Marilyn was born on January 12, 1938, in Hagarville, AR. Marilyn loved the outdoors, especially walking, gardening, and growing flowers. She loved children and with her husband operated Raggedy Ann & Andy Daycare in Lamar. She also taught Sunday School and served as a church secretary for many years. She was an accomplished seamstress. She was a diligent worker all of her life in various jobs including selling Avon, working the assembly line at a shoe factory, printing Reader's Digest magazines, retail sales at Sears, manager at Stuckey's, and an associate and also manager of the snack bar at Walmart in Clarksville, where she retired after many years of service.
In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Charles Loren Brown, and two brothers.
She is survived by son Keith (Susan) Brown of Hagarville, AR; two daughters: Lisa (Rick) Dawson of London, AR, and Cherie (Dan) Roe of Russellville, AR; six grandchildren Christy (Bobby) Parsons, Chuck Brown, Matthew Brown, Sarah (Bradley) Stewart, James Roe, Jordan (Jennifer) Roe; eleven great-grandchildren: Ryan, Emelie, Levi, Charleigh, Jude, Collin, Raylen, Lyla, Noah, Gracelyn, and Remi; one brother Ray Hutchins of Hagarville; one sister Gloria Mason of Hagarville; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends throughout the community. Marilyn will be greatly missed.
Visitation 1:00 PM and memorial service 2:00 PM with Bro. Dale Walker officiating will be at Lamar Baptist Church on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville
Just learned today of her passing, she was a great person….always friendly with a smile to share
I remember Mrs Brown as a soft spoken lady. She always made you feel loved. She loved her family so much.
Oh, how I loved my time with Marilyn in church and when she sold Avon. Every Christmas when I get all my pretty things out I can remember our time sitting on the couch talking about all the new pieces Avon had come out with for that year. Before Marilyn would leave, I had bought a ridiculous amount of Avon pretties; we talked about all our kids and how they were doing; how the Christmas play at church was coming along; our health ; where Harry happened to be working and when he'd be home! Oh, what precious memories! I can hear that song playing in my spirit now! Love you all so much! I'm so jealous of Marilyn and Harry.
We are so sorry for the loss of your mom.
Mariyn has remained the nice lady at WalMart who proudly introduced her new pastor to all her friends. We loved Marilyn and she will always remain special in our hearts.
Prayers for the family. Marilyn was always so good to me.