of Vilonia, AR
August 20, 1956 - December 25, 2014
Marsha Louise (Butler) Brown, 58, of Holland, also known as ''Honey'' to the grands, went home to be with the Lord on December 25, 2014, just in time for Jesus's birthday celebration.
She was born on August 20, 1956 in Richmond, CA but spent most of her life in Holland, AR. She graduated from Greenbrier High School in 1974. She worked whole-heartedly at Conway Human Development Center for 32 years. There she met her second family in the clients that became her kids, the staff that became her friends, and ''The Girls'' that became sisters.
To know Marsha was to love her. She gave so much love to all, especially her grandkids Tennyson and Hayden, who made her heart whole. She was the family photographer who loved to set the self timer and see what turned out. She was the family chef in training who would watch the Food channel and read the Food Network magazines all week to find the perfect recipes to try out for the family every Sunday when they'd meet at her house for lunch after church. She was a flower gardener who could make anything grow and couldn't stand to see flowers sit on a grave after a funeral because no one was there to enjoy them. She spent every day of life making a memory.
Waiting on her in Heaven was her husband, Ronnie ''Tex'' Brown, and her parents B. E. and Ruby (Chaney) Butler, as well as countless other loved ones.
Waiting to meet her someday in Heaven is her daughter Kristen (Chris) Barnett, son, Clay Brown, grandchildren, Tennyson Bey Barnett and Hayden Coal Brown, brother, Charles Henry Butler (Mary Jane), niece and nephew, Jamie and Matt Butler, and many other special friends she made through life's journey. Marsha was a member of Oakland United Methodist Church, Holland, AR, but had recently felt at home at LifeSong Baptist Church, Greenbrier, AR.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 29, 2014 at LifeSong Baptist Church, with Bro. Freddie Mark Wilcox officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway (501) 327-7727. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Conway Human Development Center, 150 E. Seibenmorgan Road, Conway, AR 72032.
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65 Condolence(s)
Katherine Keshishian
Monday, December 29, 2014
Praying for you all.
Ron and Karen Matthews
Monday, December 29, 2014
Charlie and family, you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
Joey & Amber Wallace
Monday, December 29, 2014
Kristen & Clay,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was
such a sweet lady. I will continue to pray for
you all during this difficult time.
Donna Springer
Monday, December 29, 2014
Kristen and Clay as you know your Mom was a wonderful lady. She had a heart of gold that she gave freely to all she knew. She will be missed greatly by all that knew her. My prayers and thoughts are with you through this difficult time. May GOD's peace and comfort be with you in the coming days.
Paulette Bryant
Monday, December 29, 2014
Henry, Mary Jane and all the family, you are in my prayers and thoughts.
Linda Roth Hibner
Monday, December 29, 2014
praying for your family. You will see her again.
vicki hutto
Monday, December 29, 2014
Our prayers are with you.
Barb swanson
Monday, December 29, 2014
Prayers to the family.
Barbara Lorince Hogan
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Marsha was a special person. I will always remember her kindness to me and to all those around her. Prayers to the family, friends and the clients she leaves behind.
Deena Hartsfield
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Sending love & prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss, love in Christ, Deena
stephanie Wharton
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Kristen I'm so sorry for your loss.you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Attie Muse
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Kristen -- I just watched the Video Memorial, so touching and a reminder of what a wonderful and sweet woman Marsha is.
I have so many fond memories of us growing up together and spending weekends at each other's houses while our parents visited. Marsha was always good to all of us with the kindest heart and she will be missed dearly.
There really are no words, just lots of love and prayers for you, Clay and Marsha.
Rickey & D. D. Matthews
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Kristen., Clay and the rest of the family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Remember all of all the good memories. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Robert & Retha Junyor
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Sorry to hear of Marsha's pass'n on.
She was good people and will be
missed by all.
Christy Stone
Sunday, December 28, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for strength & comfort in the days to come.
Love,
Travis & Christy Stone
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Kristen, Chris, and all of the family, We are so sorry for your loss. Remember all of the good times you had with her. We will keep you in our prayers.
Becky Atkinson
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Praying for you and your family.
Theresa & Brittany Lucas
Saturday, December 27, 2014
As hard as it is, you know that she is no longer suffering and is enjoying her new life with our Father. Your family are in our prayers.
Lindsey York
Saturday, December 27, 2014
I pray for strength and understanding for the family. Marsha was a very sweet woman and will live on in our minds and hearts. So sorry for your loss Kristen and clay.
Euna Garrett
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Clay, Kristen, friends and families, so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Randy & Janet Nokes
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Clay,Kristen & Family, Your Mom was such a special Lady,Your Family will be in our Prayers. May GOD give you Peace and Strength in the Days ahead.
Gary McGinty and family
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Words can't describe how sorry we are for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in knowing she is no longer suffering. She had a army of angels welcoming her into heaven! Prayers for you family!
Nancy Glascott
Saturday, December 27, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Take comfort in knowing that Jesus was waiting for your Mom in Heaven and that she is rejoicing with the Angels.
Kellie Leonard
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Kristen and Clay I'm so sorry about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with both of you and your family.
Jimmy & Jessi Gray
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Kristen and Clay, Our family is praying for you and your family. Praying for peace and comfort for you and Clay. And praying for strength in the upcoming days.
Amanda Ruesing
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Kristen & Clay, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you can find comfort from the beautiful words of the many people who loved and cherished your mother. She was a very nice lady. I'll be praying for you all.
Jill Blankenship
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Was saddened to hear of the loss of your mom and my friend. Marsha had so many friends because she was such an outgoing, social, and friendly person herself. To know her was to love her. There isn't words to express feelings when something like this happens. The comfort we have is that a better life awaits for all of us who believe in Jesus Christ. I do so look forward to seeing her again in heaven with a whole host of others. My life is made better having her in it. Praying for you all.
Rachael Marvin
Saturday, December 27, 2014
I have fond memories of cousin Ronnie and Marsha. Take comfort in your family and friends.
Donna Favorite
Friday, December 26, 2014
To the family of Marsha, she touched the lives of all who knew her in so many ways and never stopped. God Bless you in You're loss as I know she will be missed greatly by all of you. You are in my prayers and will continue to be.
lucretia flowers
Friday, December 26, 2014
so many memories of Marsha, working the flower beds @ CHDC, cooking fried squash for lunch in 27,shopping for 27 to make it look like a home, the time and effort she put in to make everything just right, listening to Toby Keith sing "I love this bar" while decorating the cttg, she was a joy to know and a joy to work with, I pray for your comfort in the days ahead, look back on the wonderful memories she left for y'all and know she loved each of you--RIP my friend
Amanda Burgess
Friday, December 26, 2014
Kristen and Clay,
I am so so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom was a sweet lady. You all are in my prayers.
Shanna Maness, Cindy Wilkes
Friday, December 26, 2014
Our Thoughts & Prayers Are With You & Your Family... Cindy (Paap) Wilkes, Shanna (Paap) Maness
Lynn Wilson
Friday, December 26, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, especially at this time of year. Praying for comfort for all the family.
susan snyder
Friday, December 26, 2014
so sorry for the family's loss.Prayers of peace and healing for those left behind .THinking of you at this most difficult time.GOd bless
Becky Roberts
Friday, December 26, 2014
Kristen, I don't have the words for you but you know me and what's in my heart. Love you!
Jerry & Janis Robbins
Friday, December 26, 2014
Kristen and Clay, families and close friends, we are so sad for you, but rejoicing that your Mom Marsha is no longer suffering. She was a very strong lady, she was always a stout defensive player on our basketball team. She fought through her life, but no more fighting. She is at peace. Resting in Jesus' arms. We are praying for you and hope you feel all the love from yours and your Mom's friends. She is still with you and will always will be, oh what a Day that will be when you see her again! We love you.
Rick & Melinda Reynolds
Friday, December 26, 2014
Kristin & Clay, I'm so sorry about the passing of your mom. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Chelsey Shirley
Friday, December 26, 2014
Clay & family, I am so sorry for your loss. You'll be in my prayers.
Annette Shaffer
Friday, December 26, 2014
sO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF SUCH A LOVING LADY
Debra Harvey
Friday, December 26, 2014
So sorry for your lose, your family is in our prayers. Marsha will always be remembered for her smile, laughter & love of life & family
brenda ayers
Friday, December 26, 2014
So Sorry for your loss.May she rest in peace in heaven with Jesus.
Melba kansaki
Friday, December 26, 2014
Kristin & Clay- you & your families are in our prayers during this time of sorrow.
Love you guys
Holly Haley
Friday, December 26, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Marsha's passing. She was a wonderful person and a great advocate for the residents in CHDC. She and I served on a committee together for several years and it was delightful. My deepest sympathy to hr family.
Lillie Eubanks
Friday, December 26, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of such great loss. Heaven has received a beautiful Angel!
Connie McMillen
Friday, December 26, 2014
I am so sorry for the loss of Marsha.....my heart bleeds for you at this time.....she was always kind.....please know that her family is in my prayers.
Karen Wilson
Friday, December 26, 2014
Marsha and I have been best friends for 38 years. We laughed, we cried and had a lot of great times together. She was the most kind, considerate, compassionate and honest person I have ever known. Her children, Kristen and Clay, and her Grandbabies were her life. She always put them before herself. She will be greatly missed. Marsha,my friend, I know you are in heaven, healthy and whole with Jesus. I will always treasure our memories. I love you. Until we meet again, may you rest in peace.
Betty & Bob Abrams
Friday, December 26, 2014
Marsha was such a sweet soul. She will be missed by all that knew her. Our sympathy .
Jeronda Smith
Friday, December 26, 2014
Dear Kristen and Chris
I'am so sorry for your loss.
But know she is with our
Heavenly Father and one day
You will see her again.
Love Always,Jeronda
Amy (Nokes) Whitener
Friday, December 26, 2014
So sorry for your loss. You all are in out prayers.
Kathleen Lee
Friday, December 26, 2014
So sorry for your loss. I went to school with a Marsha and worked with her at CHDC such a sweet, kind soul she had. My prayers are with you.
Ronnie Jones
Friday, December 26, 2014
You are all in my prayers
Ricky "Tadpole" Harrington
Friday, December 26, 2014
My Heart Felt Condolences to the Family at this time. You all are in my Thoughts and Prayers.
Chris and Leah Hutto
Friday, December 26, 2014
Dear Family-Just want to say how much we appreciated Marsha..Marsha was one of those folks you could count on..No matter what it was or what you needed she was always there to see it thru to the end..She was that way at work and even in her time of sickness..No matter what it was she always fought the good fight and even in her times of being sick whenever I would see her she would give a big hug and try to smile when no doubt she was not feeling well..Last time Marsha and I spoke it was about heaven and how glorious it must be.Well,one thing is for sure..She is there and she knows how glorious it is..She always spoke of her family and those grand kids..Our prayers are with you all..
Bridgett
Friday, December 26, 2014
Praying for your family
Stephanie Brown Sullivent
Friday, December 26, 2014
Praying for God's strength, comfort, and peace for the family through this time. Marsha was a great lady and will be missed.
Carolyn Pratt
Friday, December 26, 2014
She was always in the big middle of everything that would bring happy times for our clients. When she talked about her kids and the Grands, she sparkled with joy.
She will be missed so much.
Prayers for your family.
Courtney williams
Friday, December 26, 2014
Still out of town, sorry we will not be able to make it to the memorial. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs. The Williams family
Debbye Sims
Friday, December 26, 2014
Marsha will be in my heart forever. She was such a great person. I have many memories to cherish. Thoughts and prayers to the family. She will be missed.
melissa Boyce kackley
Friday, December 26, 2014
So sorry for the loss, she fought a hard fight. Rest in peace now Marsha.
Loretta Burgess
Friday, December 26, 2014
Kristen and Clay--I am so sorry abut your mom. Please know that you are in our prayers!
James & Donna Berry
Friday, December 26, 2014
Kristen, so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was always so polite & nice when we saw her at LifeSong. I know of her struggles this past year and you were there every step of the way, along with Clay and her friends. She's enjoying her Christmas with our Heavenly Father and seeing wonders we cannot even imagine. Praying for comfort and peace for Clay, you, and the rest of the family.
betty applegate
Friday, December 26, 2014
i m so sorry for you all.
Marilyn Whitley
Friday, December 26, 2014
Kristen and Family my thoughts and prayers go out to you at this sorrowful time. Your Mom was truly blessed to have you and the many friends she gained through the years. Cherish the memories.
Leta Kirkland
Friday, December 26, 2014
Kristen and Clay, your mom was a very sweet and caring lady. I am so thankful to call her my friend. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
I will be out of town and won't be able to attend the visitation or funeral but please know I will be thinking of you.
Connie Spiller
Friday, December 26, 2014
May GOD the Father wrap His arms around each of you and comfort your hurting. Only He can help the pain, lean on Him.