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Marilyn P. Southerland

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Marilyn P. Southerland of Jacksonville went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 17, 2013. She was born to the late Ben F. and Lucy Cothran McNew in Lonoke. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 63 years, Ira Lee Southerland. Marilyn was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She worked many years with her husband, Ira in sales of commerical equipment. She will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by two sons, Tim Southerland (Susan) of Cabot and Tony Southerland of Jacksonville; grandchildren, Ryan Southerland, Kimberlee Pelkey and Aronel Presley; great-grandchildren Gauge, Jackson, Emily and Kaylee; and a host of other family and friends. Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Bible Missionary Baptist Church, 3001 Military Rd., Jacksonville, Ark. 72076 with Reverend Greg Dowd officiating. Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery, Lonoke, Ark. The family will receive friend from 6-8 p.m. Friday, September 20, 2013 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 (501-791-7400) The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Bible Missionary Baptist Church. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

Published September 20, 2013

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