Marilyn Annice Brown, age 85, of Rogers, Arkansas passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Rogers Health and Rehab in Rogers, AR.
Marilyn was born on January 26, 1941, in Avoca, AR the daughter of the late Fred Brown and Joree Eileen Ruth (Ford) Brown.
Marilyn had been a housewife and homemaker. She attended Jesus Name Pentecostal Church. Her deep love for the Lord was foremost in her life. She was very active in her prayer circle. Her friends described her as a person who made friends very easily and was a positive believer.
Marilyn is survived by her loving son, Bryan Loving; 2 sisters, Carolyn Fields and Ruth Blackburn and several nieces and nephews.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Joe Brown.
Friends my visit with the family at the Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home in Springdale on Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 5 – 7pm.
Graveside services will be held at 10:30am on Friday, February 13, 2026 at the Walnut Hill Cemetery in Avoca.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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