Bethany Marcum Obituary
Bethany Dawn Marcum, 31 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025. She was born April 15, 1994 in Russellville to Chad Marcum and Lora Eaton.
She was preceded in death by her great grand parents, Jack and Evalena Lane; grandparents, Nolan and Brenda Gilbert.
She is survived by her father, Chad Marcum; mother, Lora Eaton & Marvin Eaton; twin sister, Danica Marcum; brother, Kris Smith; grandparents, Al Marcum, Linda Lane and countless other aunts, uncles, cousins, family & friends.
Bethany was a ray of sunshine. She loved to make people smile and laugh. She liked to sing and was overall a very joyful person. Bethany had a passion for helping animals. She volunteered her time helping animals in need. She even fostered several herself. Those who knew Bethany will truly miss her loving, caring heart.
A come and go celebration of life will be 10am-12 Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 at Russellville Family Funeral Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Russellville Family Funeral.
Obituary and online guestbook are available at www.russellvillefamilyfuneral.com .
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2757 East Parkway Drive, Russellville, AR 72802
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