Marthanne "MarDi" Gathright Rusk

Marthanne "MarDi" Gathright Rusk, 42, passed away at her home in Rogers, Ark. She was born Oct. 8, 1968, She is survived by her mother, Diane Cathey of Cabot, Ark. and her father, Gary Gathright and his wife, Debbie of North Little Rock, Ark.; two daughters, Angela and Lindsay Rusk; one brother, Neal Gathright; two sisters, Miriam Spence and Jessica Miller. MarDi had three grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held at Palestine Missionary Baptist Church, 10239 Hwy. 35 N, Sheridan, Ark. on Saturday, August 20 at 11 a.m. with visitation to follow at the church. In lieu of flowers the family ask that memorial gifts be made to www.dbsalliance.org or to NAMI-Ar, 1012 Autumn Road, Suite 1, Little Rock, Ark. 72211.