Marilyn Martin (72), passed away on September 8, 2025, surrounded by family who loved her. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who met life’s challenges with strength, resilience, and a bold sense of style.
She was born on November 20, 1952, in Newport, Arkansas to Leon and Edith Short. She will be remembered for her love of family. Nothing brought her more joy than her grandchildren and she loved whenever they came to visit. They truly were they joy of her life.
She is survived by her daughter Michelle Gay (Jarrod), son Brad Martin; and her beloved grandchildren, Carrington Smith (Braden), Cruz Gay, Callaway Martin and Caraline Martin; and her siblings Loretta Lukas, Lloyd Short (Carol), Carol Cummins (Mike), Curtis Short (Alicia).
She is preceded in death by her husband John W. Martin, parents Leon and Edith Short, and brother-in-law Bill Lukas.
A special thank you to Courtney Edwards, who helped care for Mom with compassion and dedication during the last year of her life. Our family is forever grateful.
Services will be graveside at Grissard Cemetery in El Paso, Arkansas, on Friday, September 12th at 11:00 a.m.
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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Marilyn was a special person in my life. We worked together, laughed together and shared many hours talking about family and especially grandkids. In the 40 plus years of knowing her I never heard her say a negative thing about another person.
With neither of us being tech savvy she would have me look up old friends of hers on fb just to see where they were living She wouldn’t do it herself , she was afraid it would show her name and that she was looking at them It was ok for me to do it because they “wouldn’t know me anyway”.
Will miss my big hearted friend
I worked at Memorial with your mom! She was a joy to work with!! Always smiling!! Praying for you all!!
She was a lovely lady and a great nurse!!
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