of Calico Rock, AR
September 5, 1933 - December 27, 2018
Jo Kathryn Marley, age 85 of Calico Rock, Arkansas passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018. She was born September 5, 1933 in Black Oak, Arkansas to Alf and Stella (Fullbright) Johnson.
Jo married Leonard ''Bud'' Marley in 1966. They spent 52 wonderful years together. She loved cooking for her family. Sewing and shopping were two of her favorite things to do. Jo enjoyed her flowers and working in the garden.
Mrs. Marley is survived by her husband, Leonard ''Bud'' Marley; two sons: Ronnie Teague (Donna) of Jonesboro, AR and James Marley (Tina) of California; three daughters: Kathryn Hall (Ritchie) of Jonesboro, AR., Patty Willard (Steve) of Jordan, AR. and Tracey Watson (Steve) of California; six grandchildren: Matthew and Jason Hall, Teddy Marley, Ronna Davis, Ryan Teague, Keegan Davis, and Boyd Watson; six great grandchildren: Katelyn, Bethany and Lexi Hall, Austyn Turner, Bailey Green, and Melissa Davis; three sisters: Mary Karnes of Trumann, AR., Glenda Carr (Elbert) of Jonesboro, AR. and Phyllis Wooten of Jonesboro, AR; two brothers: Bobby Johnson (June) of Sage, AR. and Tony Johnson (Irene) of Arkansas as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Alf and Stella Johnson and infant daughter, Doris Ann.
A Memorial service will be held at 2pm, Wednesday, January 2, 2018 at Jordan Baptist Church with Brother Bob Mathis officiating.
Honorary pallbearers are Matthew Hall, Jason Hall, Ted Marley, Ryan Teague, Keegan Davis, and Boyd Watson.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home. Please visit our online guest book at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/mtnhome.
I am so sorry to hear about this, I didn’t get to meet Jo Kathryn but have heard so many beautiful stories about here and I know Ted Marley loved her so much, I can feel his joy and the rest of the Marley’s when they all talk about her. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this difficult time.
Xoxo Caroline and char
We love you Mom, we will all miss you more than words can say. You will live forever in our hearts, we can hear your laughter When we speak of you. Mom, You touched many lives with your kindness, more than you’ll know. You will never be forgotten. We will see you again one day â¤ï¸
My sympathies to the family: Revelation 21:1, 4 and Acts 24:15 provides us hope through Almighty God’s promise of the time coming, when there will be no sickness and death and the possibility of seeing our loved one again. This along with reliance on God, can help grieving ones endure such loss.
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My sincere condolences to the family of Jo Kathryn Marley. May you find comfort in your loving memories, and in God's promise to soon "swallow up death forever" and "wipe away the tears from all faces." (Isaiah 25;8) With deepest sympathy,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. My heart and thoughts go out to family and friends. May God comfort all of you during this very sad time. (2 Cor.1:3, 4)
Sincerely,