Marion graduated from Monticello High School in 1974. She was employed at Burlington Industries of Monticello, AR, for many years. Marion began a new career working at the Bradley County Medical Center in the spring of 1986, which led to her becoming a Dietary Manager, where she served 30 years.
Marion professed her faith in Jesus Christ early in her adult life at Greater Shady Grove A.M.E. Church in Wilmar, AR. She was also affiliated with Pilgrim Rest A.M.E. Church in Monticello.
Marion had a gift from Jesus to sing the gospel and she had the perfect voice for singing it. For many years she served both churches and loved every minute of it. She loved and looked forward to attending the AME conferences every year and supported the activities of her church in many ways.
Marion devoted her life to raising her only child, Kirk Allen, and making sure that he had a solid foundation in Christian principles and having an education so he could be a productive Man of God.
Marion leaves to cherish her loving memory, her son, Kirk Allen; her mom, Joyce M. Steen (Chester) of Monticello, AR, four sisters and one brother, Curtisteen Stanley of Monticello, AR, Nancy Allen of Wilmar, AR, Carol Givens, (Lonnie SR.) of Gurnee, IL, Vicky Scott, (Alvin) of Waukegan, IL, Bobby Allen of North Chicago, IL, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Marion also leaves a very special friend, Mr. Andrew Wells, and the entire Wells Family. They were her extended family and she loved them as much as she loved her own family.
Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 10, 2016 at the Greater Shady Grove A.M.E Church with burial following in Wilmar Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Friday night at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(47)
Emily H. Lasiter
Warren, AR Sunday, October 2, 2016 Curtisteen and family, so sorry for your loss. Marion was such a great lady.Olevia Taylor
Dallas,, TX Friday, September 16, 2016 Sorry to read of the loss of your dear mother. May fond memories be a source of comfort to you . May God's tender mercies comfort you. Warm christian love to the family!Bruce Brown
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 14, 2016 Kirk, many times in the Post Office we discussed you, school, how you were doing etc... She would pray for my children & I would pray for you. It was always a joy to visit with her & pick at her. She will be missed. So sorry for your loss. Continued prayersMary Wiley
Warren, AR Saturday, September 10, 2016 Kirk I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a sweet lady. I worked with her at the hospital. every time she came to first station she always smiled and had a kind word for everyone. She will truly be missed. I am praying for you and your family. You have my deepest sympathy.Juanita Smith
Fordyce, AR Friday, September 9, 2016 With sympathy! Gone from our sight but never from our hearts! We love you Kirk.Fern Baker
, TX Friday, September 9, 2016 My thoughts and prayers are with your family.Brenda Binns
Monticello, AR Friday, September 9, 2016 My prayers are with all of you. May God continue to strengthen each of you. Please look to God for your comfort and strength. God will take care of you. He did it for me and I know God will do it for you as well. Hold on God's unchanging hand.Suzette Russell
Warren, AR Friday, September 9, 2016 To Each Family Member, I am thinking of each & everyone of you during your time of Grief. Each of you are in my thoughts & prayers for the days ahead.Sincerely,
Suzette
Gloria Schwab
Bentonville, AR Friday, September 9, 2016 Marilyn was a good friend in high school . Prayers for her family . She will be missed .Carolyn Matthews
Monticello, AR Friday, September 9, 2016 To Kirk, to Curtisteen and sisters and brother. I am sorry my heart is broken at you guys loss of your loved one. Marion was one of the sweetest people I know. We were classmates. She was always the same everywhere you see her. As a friend and as my sister in Christ. My heart is with heavy and I almost know the pain. After loosing my mom serval years ago. I pray that God comfort and strength you. Y'all love one another so that all can be strengthened, and draw strength from each other. God will comfort and strengthen you. Holyspirit touch them and I know can't no one comfort like the Holyghost. Peace and Love to you. I love you all. If I can do anything let me know. MARION IS IN HEAVEN PRAISING, AND WORSHIPING GOD WITH ALL THE SAINTS THERE. WALKING ON THE STREETS OF GOLD.Cindy Coggins
Monticello, AR Friday, September 9, 2016 I had only worked a short while with Marion at the hospital. The minute I met Marion I was touched by her beautiful smile and sweet Christ like spirit. The love of God flowed from her and I know she is in Heaven with her Savior! I pray for all of Marion's family, friends & coworkers that each of you will feel the loving, gentle arms of Jesus holding as you move through this time of loss & grieving. I pray the special memories you shared with Marion will comfort your heart & know Jesus promised that "Blessed are those who mourn for they SHALL be comforted." May the pain & the hole in your hearts be less intense with this comfort & special memories. I will continue to pray for all of you in the difficult days ahead. May you experience the peace that passes all understanding.Rik Irvin
Hermitage, AR Friday, September 9, 2016 Prayers for the family.Kathy Hall
Warren, AR Friday, September 9, 2016 Dear family, you have my deepest sympathy. She will be missed by many. Kirk, you will be in my prayers.Carolyn Bloom
North Little Rock, AR Thursday, September 8, 2016 Marion was a sweet friend for many years, prayers for all her family and friends, she will be missedGaynell Jamison
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 8, 2016 Kirk:My condolences to you and your family during this difficult time in your life and the homegoing of your mother. Know that she loved you very much. Each time that we met, you were the topic of our conversation. We shared many mama stories about our children and watching them grow up. It was evident by the look in her face, the light in her eyes, the tone in her voice, and the mere mention of your name that she had a heart full of love for you and wanted nothing but the best for you always. There is nothing like a mother's love. You were truly blessed with that.
It is my pray that you can at some point smile through the tears, move beyond the pain and remember the good times that you shared with your mom. May she live forever in your memories and in your heart. You have gained a heavenly angel. May your mom continue to watch over your from above.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Mrs. Jamison
Janie Grice
Banks, AR Thursday, September 8, 2016 Oh how I will miss my dear friend Marion. I would tease her about being 1 day older than me. She was a very special friend and person. I know Our Lord is pleased of the work she did here on Earth. We would laugh because she always wanted a preacher for a husband. Marion I will always cherish our friendship and see you one day soon. Sing for all.Mary Ann Clanton
Warren, AR Thursday, September 8, 2016 To Kirk and the Family, Marion was one of the most Godly and wonderful Ladies I ever had the fortune to call my Friend. She was always laughing and joking with everyone and just a great person to be around. Kirk you were the center of her world and she was so proud of you. MayGod bless you all in this time of sorrow. She will be missed so badly. I know that God and all his Angels are rejoicing at her being in Heaven with them singing in the Holy Choir.
Adriana Harding
Warren, AR Thursday, September 8, 2016 I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you all at this time.John & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello (Warren), AR Thursday, September 8, 2016 Kirk, Mrs. Joyce, Mrs. Curtisteen, & Family -You are all in our thoughts and prayers during the difficult days ahead. Marion and I just talked in our office a couple of weeks ago when Kirk was visiting. I am still in shock over this loss of such a special lady & friend. We have shared laughs, prayers, joy, & tears over the years working together at BCMC. My heart is broken and I will miss her smile, her infectious laughter, her words of wisdom, kindness, & our talks. Family please find comfort in your memories, in each other, with God, & knowing that her extended family have you in our prayers. Heaven gained an angel & she has completed her journey.
Love, John, Paige, Jayson, Colt, Brayden, Brad, Jake, & Jared
Laura Sheets
Kent, WA Thursday, September 8, 2016 Kirk, I'm so sorry for your loss of your mother Marion. She was a great Lady, and friend. I'll miss running into her when I come home to Wilmar. You and your family are in my prayers.Britt and Tanya Chancellor
Warren, AR Thursday, September 8, 2016 Praying for Ms. Marion's family in the days ahead. God Bless each of you.Anthony Smith
Warren, AR Thursday, September 8, 2016 To my supervisor,Marion my heart is heavy and the days are long and being here without you is hard. Your loyalty will remain with me forever. I asked God to help me through. In the 25+ years I have been in the food service business you were the greatest asset I had ever encountered.
I miss you,
Anthony
June Clark Shelton
, AR Thursday, September 8, 2016 So sorry to hear about Marion.Prayers to all the family. I will always have fond memories of Marion and my brother, Lawrence Clark at the cafeteria at Bradly cy Hosp,Rex Jones
Warren, AR Thursday, September 8, 2016 Marion was a great person and a wonderful representative for the hospital. She truly had a good heart and will be missed.Stacey lockett
warren, AR Thursday, September 8, 2016 Kirk,you have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother she loved you dearly and I know you knew that so in the keep God first for the times ahead!! praying for you
Stacey lockett
warren, AR Thursday, September 8, 2016 when I heard the news I was in total disbelief we've had some good laughs at work and your smile had has been greatly missed!! I know your Christian walk has been completed now cause to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord!!!Brenda Bryant
Kingsland, AR Thursday, September 8, 2016 Marion walked with God and her everyday life exemplified his presence in her life. She loved her family and friends and strived to help them anyway she could. She will be greatly missed.Thelma Ferrell
Wilmar, AR Thursday, September 8, 2016 I'm thinking about the family. You are in my prayers. Marion was a good friend and I will miss her.Kay & Harold Robinson
Warren, AR Wednesday, September 7, 2016 Kirk, Ms. Joyce and Curtisteen, my heart is broken and breaking for your sudden loss of Marion. Harold and I are just still in shock. You know we Love You and will always remain friends forever. The 18 yrs I worked with Marion we became such good friends and was always laughing and talked of you all often. Harold always made Marion Fudge for Christmas and had me do it the past several years. Love and Prayers to you all. We Love Your Family dearlyJoyce and Jerry smith
Monticello, TX Wednesday, September 7, 2016 So sorry for your loss. May the Lord comfort you, She was a sweet lady.Lea Faulkner
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 7, 2016 KirkI am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was one of a kind and will be missed dearly. Please know that you are in my heart, my thoughts and my prayers.
Love you lots
Bob Barnes
Van Buren, AR Wednesday, September 7, 2016 I'm so sorry for all the family, Curtisteen, Mama Joyce, Kirk and all the rest, may God Comfort all of your hearts.Rhonda Simmons
Warren, AR Wednesday, September 7, 2016 MS. JOYCE, CURTISTEEN AND FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY ABOUT MARION (MARILYN). I LOVED HER JUST LIKE A SISTER. SHE WILL SURELY BE MISSED. MAY GOD COMFORT YOU ALL DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.Becky Rauls
Warren, AR Wednesday, September 7, 2016 Kirk and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Marion and I worked together for many years at BCMC. I loved your mother. She was a great woman. Heaven gained a glorious Angel. She will be missed.Judy Matthews-Floyd
Las Vegas, NV Wednesday, September 7, 2016 I'm so sorry for your lost. Keeping the family in my prayers. God Bless.Tina Battles
Fordyce, AR Wednesday, September 7, 2016 Kirk, I am so sorry for your loss and praying for your family.Catrenina York
Warren, AR Wednesday, September 7, 2016 Kirk, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. She was a sweet woman that always had a smile on her face. She will be truly missed.Anita Smith-Riley
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 7, 2016 I am so saddened by the loss of this sweet and kind lady. Please know that the family you are in my prayers. May God comfort each of you during this time.Kathy Hall
Warren, AR Wednesday, September 7, 2016 Dear family, I am so sorry for your loss. Marion was a sweet lady and a professional lady. She will be greatly missed. Praying for you all, with my deepest sympathy.Christie Jones
Warren, AR Tuesday, September 6, 2016 MARION I WOULD NEVER HAVE THOUGHT I WOULD NOT SEE YOU AGAIN. I miss you so much and words can't express the pain I feel right now. I can only cherish all the memories that we have together. Till we meet again LOVE YOU!!!Brenda Bryant
, AR Tuesday, September 6, 2016 I am sorry for your loss. Marion was a wonderful woman of God who loved her family & friends with all she had. I will miss her coming up to me, giving me a hug, & telling me she she appreciated me. BCMC has lost a truly good worker & we have all lost a good friend.Barbara Benton
Warren, AR Tuesday, September 6, 2016 Kirk, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you deal with the loss of your mother. God bless you.Charlotte Laster
Hermitage, AR Tuesday, September 6, 2016 I am sincerely sorry for your loss of a beautiful kind spirit like Marion. I will truly miss her. My heart is broken.You are all in my prayers and thoughts.
Donna McDougald
, AL Tuesday, September 6, 2016 Prayers for Marion's family. I did not know she was ill. We worked many of a days together at BCMC. She was a good friend and I loved to hear her laugh. She will be missed 🙏🏻Brice Clay
Warren, AR Tuesday, September 6, 2016 I am so sorry for your lossAngela Lochridge
Warren, AR Tuesday, September 6, 2016 Kirk,I am so sorry for your loss... You are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray your cherished memories with your mom will bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Gob Bless You,
Angela Lochridge
Keith and Sandra Wright
Rison, AR Monday, September 5, 2016 So sorry for your loss. She was a very nice person and will be missed by many. Prayers for the family during this sad time.