Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Marilyn Lynn Beldin

1954 - 2026

Marilyn Lynn Beldin, 72, of Morrilton passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Baptist Hospital in Conway. She was born June 4, 1954, in Aurora, Illinois. She was the daughter of the late Erthie Vernon Yancey, Jr. and Octavia Jones Yancey.

Marilyn loved her family. Her home was filled with love, and she was always ready to host a family gathering. She enjoyed crafts of all types including painting and sewing. She was particularly talented in making beautiful porcelain dolls and making her own molds for the dolls.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Genevia Jacobsen, Sandra Bowden, and Selene Hollobaugh.

She is survived by her sons, Robert (Colleen) Miller, Cory (Sevi-K) Miller, Thomas (Chanel) Alexander; grandchildren, Timothy (Leah), Brandon (Kristen), Ethan, Shawn, and Alex Miller, Alisan, Meghan, and Jazmyn Alexander; great-granddaughter, Hope; sister, Carolotta Ginther, Gordan Beldin, and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside service and burial is 11:00 AM, Tuesday, October 27, at Oakland Cemetery under the direction of Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Monday, October 26, at Lemley Chapel.

Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.

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