Marilyn Ann Pulley Callardo

Marilyn Ann Pulley Gallardo, 65, passed away early Friday morning, Oct. 18, 2019. She was the first born daughter of Raymon and Mary Lee Pulley, born June 1, 1954 in Jonesboro Arkansas. She grew up in McCory on the family farm and attended McCrory High School. She was very active in her community and enjoyed PEO, Kiwanis, and her church First Presbyterian Church of Searcy. She loved any anything to do with the kitchen including entertaining for family and friends. When she wasn't quilting she enjoyed traveling, anything Disney or Elvis related, frogs, flowers, reading, and her dear pets. Marilyn's family meant the world to her and she loved speaking with them as often as she could. She is survived by the love of her life her husband of 38 years, Rick Gallardo. Marilyn leaves behind two daughters, Laura Noel Rutledge of San Francisco, California, and Sarah Elizabeth Gallardo of Moreno Valley, California; one son Jonathan Samuel Gallardo, of Anaheim California, and Zach Keyse, of Anaheim California; three grandchildren, Katelyn "Andee" Anderson Gallardo, Olivia Isabelle Gallardo, Noah Ivan Gallardo. She also leaves behind her parents Raymon and Mary Lee Pulley of Searcy Arkansas; her sister, Sharon Carder (George) of Searcy Arkansas. Marilyn was preceded in death by her brother Andy Pulley. A celebration of Marilyn's life will be held Saturday October 26, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home, 2602 West Beebe-Capps Exp. Searcy, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be sent to the PEO Sisterhood (www.donations@peodsm.org). Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.