Marla Jane Bledsoe-Kvaternik, 67, on angel wings was lifted to be with the Lord on April 13, 2025. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on October 8, 1957, to Fillman and Cora Bledsoe.
Her love and desire was to put other people first, especially her family and friends. She would initiate and organize family gatherings through the years. She met the love of her life, Ric Kvaternik, in 1980 and they married in 1983 at Christ the King Catholic Church. They would be celebrating their 42nd wedding anniversary on April 23, 2025.
Marla is preceded in death by her parents; her sister Patricia Sue Bledsoe; and her fur babies Alex, Lexi, and Lex.
She is survived by her beloved husband Ric; two brothers Les Bledsoe (Diane) and Mike Bledsoe (Lisa); her aunt Irene McCullah; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends she adored.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Friday April 25, 2025, at 10:00am in the chapel of A Natural State Funeral Service.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations in her honor be made to the Sherwood Animal Shelter or Paws Mahal LLC in Sherwood, Arkansas.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas, 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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May her memory be a blessing. Thinking of you and your family with sympathy and care.
You were an angel on earth and now you will be an angel in Heaven. You will be missed.
She will be missed, she was my godmother. I love and miss her.
Marla was a very gracious and thoughtful woman. She was a gem to work with, with her precious little, Lex.
I am grateful for having valuable, though brief time with
her. I am also grateful that I will see her again and look forward to seeing her again with our Lord, Jesus.
Such a sweet,sweet soul who loved others much more than herself. My heart hurts for everyone she knew. You will be missed. I love you…
Marla, you will forever be the sweetest kindest person I have ever met. You never thought of yourself, only others. Your brother is missing you so very much, but you will forever be in our hearts and minds. Love you!
Prayers to Ric and family and friends.
Prayers to Ric and family and friends.
As your twin brother I was was with you from beginning to end. And you had the best husband Ric Y’all were together 45 years total!
Miss you so much but we’ll see each other again. As always in the past I am signing off with my usual…I Love You.
Mike
Ric so sorry about the passing of your wife. You are on my thoughts and prayers. Hate that we did not get to meet her.
Ric, Mike and family, May the Lord keep you in comfort and peace during this difficult time. We are grateful for the many years that Marla ( and you Ric) took time to spend with our precious daughter and help her in some challenges. Marla will be dearly missed.
Mike, I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. Praying peace and comfort for you and your family.
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