Marilyn J. Fenton

Marilyn J. Fenton, 88, passed away on November 1, 2026.

Born on March 1, 1938, in Hays, Kansas, she was the daughter of George and Karen Feezor. Marilyn was one of seven children and is survived by her brothers George Feezor and his wife Linda of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Kenneth Feezor and his wife Marsha of Jacksonville, Florida; and her sister Judy Bartlett and her husband Les of Topeka, Kansas. She was also predeceased by her brothers Gene Feezor of San Diego, California; Thomas Feezor of Hutchinson, Kansas; and Randall Feezor of Hutchinson, Kansas.

In 1956, Marilyn married Lawrence Fenton, who preceded her in death in 1990. She was a devoted wife and mother. She is survived by her children Ronald Fenton of Mabelvale, Arkansas; Roger Fenton and his wife Laura of Clifford, Michigan; and Dawn Humphrey and her husband Ron of Haskell, Arkansas. She was also predeceased by her son Darrell Fenton; she is survived by Darrell’s wife, Martha Fenton, of Little Rock, Arkansas. Marilyn was the proud grandmother of eleven grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.

Marilyn was a member of Olive Hill Missionary Baptist Church and a devoted Christian. She loved our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Marilyn retired after 28 years of dedicated service with the State of Arkansas in the Estimated Income Tax section of the Department of Finance and Administration.

Above all, Marilyn loved her family. In her later years she also enjoyed traveling with friends and family. Pretty flowers and the local birds would always catch her eye. She loved watching them, they brought her such great pleasure.

She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.