Marlene Yvonne Little

NORTH JACKSON - Marlene Yvonne Little, 87, peacefully passed away at her home on October 8, 2025, surrounded by her son and daughter-in-law after a joyful day spent with her grandchildren.

She was born on February 12, 1938, in Bellaire, Ohio, a daughter of John Kinkade and Madelyn Reid Kinkade.

Marlene worked at Stambaugh's Hardware and Dinos Laundromat. A devoted member of Heritage Baptist Church in Ellsworth, Marlene was the longest-standing member. She enjoyed watching and feeding birds and she loved her 3 cats.

Marlene is survived by her daughters: Lisa Cercone, of Boardman and Jenny Dailey, of Bessemeer, PA; sons, David (Vicky) Little, of North Jackson, Kenny (Dee) Little, of North Jackson, and Lee (Candy) Little, of Kentucky; sister, Carrie (Larry) Brunstetter, of Newton Falls; brothers, Dale (Arlene) Kinkade, of Warren and Randy (Donna) Kinkade, of Arkansas; 14 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Marlene was preceded in death by her sons, Allen Kinkade and Rusty Little; and her brother, Albert Kinkade.

Calling hours will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from noon until 2pm at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Jackson-Milton Chapel, located at 439 S. Salem-Warren Road (Rt. 45). A short funeral service will be held at 2pm. Afterward, a luncheon will be provided at Heritage Baptist Church from 2:30 to 4:30pm.

Arrangements are by Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Jackson-Milton Chapel. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.higgins-reardon.com.