of Jacksonville, AR
November 12, 1932 - October 1, 2020
Bessie Marlene Culpepper Venus is the heart of a large and joyous Heavenly reunion. Jesus is there as her Savior, as is her father, James Gordon Culpepper; her mother, Natalie Stone Culpepper; her daughter, Dana Natalie Venus Hoover; her brother, James Gordon Culpepper, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Dorothy; and a large gathering of grandparents (the Culpepper and Stone tribes); aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She was Marlene to some, but MaMaw to all. Born in Watson Chapel, Arkansas on November 12, 1932, Marlene passed away on October 1, 2020, in her log cabin home in North Pulaski County, Arkansas, at the age of 87 years.
In 1955, Marlene earned a Bachelor's of Arts in Business Administration from Ouachita Baptist College in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Marlene loved flower growing and gardening. She always had her assortment of dogs, horses and cats. She was a long-time member of Park Hill Baptist Church, and the North Little Rock Women's Club, where she served as president.
In time, Marlene will have other joyous reunions: with her husband for 64 years, Charles Edward Venus, her son Charles Edward Venus, Jr. and wife Vickie, Daughter, Stacy Lea Venus Furr and husband Wayne, son-in-law Troy Christopher Hoover, niece Janis Culpepper Sutton, and nephew James Gordon Culpepper III.
Then Marlene will be reunited with her grandchildren: Andrea Lea Venus Barber, Sydney Darlene Venus, Troy Christopher Hoover, Jr., Sarah Marlene Hoover, Taylor Renee Hoover, Morgan LeeAnn Furr Coulter, Jordan Wayne Furr; and Great Grandchildren Kinsley Jo Barber and Emma Joe Coulter. All of the Reunions will be happy one's, just as Marlene's is.
Funeral Services will be held 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. at Memorial Park Cemetery in White Hall. Visitation will be the night prior from 4:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M., with family receiving from 6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M., in our Chapel.
Roller-Owens Funeral Home will be following guidelines issued by the Arkansas Department of Health and the CDC regarding COVID-19. Social distancing of at least six feet must be practiced and all funeral attendees must provide and wear their own masks.
Sympathy & prayers to the entire Venus clan, especially Dr. Venus. Marlene was a wonderful, sweet lady and will be missed.
Sending our prayers to Charlie and the family. So very sorry to hear of Marlene’s death. Thinking of you two has brought back so many fond memories. Great conversations and wonderful food at the Hamilton House. Blessings for you and all of your family.
Cheryl and I send our love to Charles and the family. We pray for Marlene’s speedy trip to heaven. She was a wonderful friend to us for 35 years.
We had great couples dinners together. I even had the great honor of performing a wedding at the home she shared with Charles!
We grieve with you. She was a bright light in our lives!
May God Bless,
Chip n’ Cheryl Welch
I have known Marlene Venus, and her husband Dr. Charles Venus, and their entire family, for around 45 years. Marlene was “salt of the earth†— a purely good woman. Those who have known her have been enriched by her kindness and genuine concern for all others. The children and grandchildren she leaves behind need only follow the irreplaceable example she, always in perfect step with her husband, set for them.
Charles and family--I am so sorry to hear of Marlene's passing away. She was a delightful person and a fun loving cousin. There are many in heaven rejoicing her arrival, but she will be missed as well. May God bless all of you and give you peace.
Pam Stone Ratliff
Prayers for all of you.
I’m so sad to hear of Marlene passing. We go back as friends for 15 years. She was one of my favorite Avon customer. I would deliver her Avon and we would always have nice long visits. She loved her family so much. She was a wonderful lady. She always had a smile. She will be missed. God bless Marlene and her family.