of Alexander, AR

July 30, 1935 - April 29, 2020

Marilyn JoAnn Ricciardi, 84, of Alexander, Arkansas passed away on April 29, 2020. She was born in Turlock, California on July 30, 1935 to the late Carl and Evelyn Carlson.

Married to husband Ralph for 63 years, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

Marilyn had a passion for baking, she loved nature and animals, gardening and sewing. She was known for her wonderful laugh and was always smiling.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister Carleen Hardwick.

She is survived by her husband Ralph Ricciardi; children, Debra Smith and Pamela Curtis, along with their husband and children; along with one brother, Delbert Carlson. Her faith in God and legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of everyone she interacted with. She was a blessing to our family and loved us well.

A graveside service will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle, Arkansas.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Drummond Funeral Home
10900 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR  72209
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com