Mrs. Marlene Beth Walker

Marlene Beth Walker was born, December 3, 1970, in Tomball, Texas, to Dorothy Andrews Maywald and Ray S. Maywald; the oldest of 3 children. She passed August 6, 2025, at the Mena Regional Health System surrounded by her loving family.

She adored and was a proud Mother of her children, Alden and Dori, and cherished her role as "Grandma" to Miya and Ace; never missing a birthday or t-ball game.

Marlene graduated from Mena High School in 1989 and was a dedicated long-time employee of the US Postal Service, Mena, as a rural carrier.

She had a myriad of hobbies, from quilting to photography; particularly stills of old barns, enjoyed thrifting, and was a talented artist. Marlene was an avid collector of anything that resembled Holstein cows, loved all animals, old cars, and everything that sparkled. She enjoyed a variety of music from hard rock to a little Toby Keith country.

Marlene leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter, that will forever be in our hearts, along with her get-it-done attitude, hard work, and unwavering kindness and generosity to those in need, including animals. She would have a Noah's Ark had she not been curtailed.

Marlene is preceded in death by, her father, Ray S. Maywald; father-in-law, Larry (aka-Lardy) Walker; brother-in-law, Ryan Walker and special friend and surrogate Mom, Joyce Mitchell. Survivors include her husband, Kyle Walker; daughter, Dori; son, Alden (Macey); grandchildren, Miya and Ace; mother, Dorothy Maywald; brother, Doug Maywald; sister, Janet Guinn (Seth); nephews, Cory and Cole, and aunt, Yvonne Cathey.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, August 9, at Gann Cemetery at 2:00 P.M. with Bryan Richardson, officiating, under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation will take place prior to the service at the Beasley-Wood Chapel from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., due to extreme heat.

Pallbearers will be Kyle Walker, Alden Maywald, Doug Maywald, Seth Guinn, Cory Guinn, and Cole Guinn.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.