Marylyn Kelley Maryovich Hood McCullough

Marylyn Kelley Maryovich Hood McCullough, 70, of Pine Bluff, left her earthly garments and body to take on her celestial transformation and join her Lord & Savior in Heaven on Aug. 19, 2011, at her home. In her own words, Marylyn wrote: I lost, or won, my long Battle with Melanoma Cancer when my Lord finally called me home. I was born on a hot July 17, 1941, to Preston and June (Russell) Kelley in Sheridan, Ark. I was preceded in death by my parents, both sets of grandparents, Amzi & Esther Russell and John and Addie Kelley, two husbands, and other family members. I leave behind my husband, Newt McCullough, two children, Lisa Maryovich of Jefferson and Stephen Hood (Amanda) of Monticello; my grandchildren, Joshua Parker (Kim) of Baton Rouge, La., Dakota Parker, of Jefferson, Erica Hood of Bryant and Aaron Hood of Monticello; two great-grand's, Jazmyn and Brady Parker, of Baton Rouge, La.; two step-children, Kirk McCullough (Patsy) and Kim Brainard of Pine Bluff; four step-grandchildren, all of Pine Bluff; and my constant and faithful little "Precious" our Maltese. In lieu of flowers, I would appreciate contributions to UAMS Medical Center for Melanoma Research or the Pulaski County Humane Society on Colonel Glen Rd. in Little Rock. A graveside service will be 3:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 22, 2011, at Oakland Cemetery in Monticello with Reverend Mr. Noel F. "Bud" Bryant and Reverend Robin Hood officiating by Ralph Robinson and Son Funeral Directors (online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com). Visitation will be Sunday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at Robinson's. A Vigil service will follow the visitation at Robinson's.