Marilyn Yvonne Troutt Bagby, 82, passed into the arms of Jesus at her home on August 1, 2026. She was born on April 3, 1944 in Sheridan to John Loren and Louella Troutt.

In high school, Marilyn worked a weekend job at TG&Y in Little Rock. A coworker introduced her to the love of her life, Johnny. Marilyn graduated from Bryant High School in 1962. She and John married October 6, 1962. They worked hard together and built the home that they always dreamed of providing for their family. Together they had one son, Gordon, and one daughter, Julie. Marilyn was a talented seamstress and spent many hours in her sewing room. She adored her two grandchildren and spent approximately 1,092 Tuesdays over the course of 21 years taking them to the mall for Auntie Ann’s pretzels. She prayed over her loved ones every day during her walk, enjoying her Creator’s beauty and thanking Him for her many blessings. She worked at H&R Block, in investments and for a CPA for many years prior to helping daughter Julie at Bryant Bethel Physical Therapy, PA. There she was the smiling face at the front door, secretary, scheduler, chatter, bookkeeper and grandkid shuttle. John and Marilyn found a new hobby in ballroom dancing in their 70s and could frequently be found cutting a rug at the Senior Center.

Marilyn was an active member at First Southern Baptist Church in Bryant. It was her joy to teach the 2 year old Sunday school class for over 20 years. She poured the love of Jesus into each child that entered her classroom. She enjoyed singing in the choir as long as she was physically able. She has undoubtedly found her voice again and is praising her savior and creator in Heaven.

Marilyn is survived by her husband, Johnny Bagby; son, Gordon Bagby; daughter, Julie (Neil) Gaiser; sisters Odessa (Henry) Hood and Charolette (David) Paul, “baby” brother Kelley (Dana) Troutt; grandchildren Kaitlin (Ben) Wood and Koltin (Madi) Gaiser, and great grandchildren Bennett, Myla, Trager, and Willow. When Alzheimer’s had taken almost everything from her, she still lit up at any photo shown or story told to her about the great grands. She was preceded in death by her mother, Louella Dixon; stepfather, Bruce Dixon; and her father, John Troutt. Her family would like to say a special thank you to Brenda Henderson (FAVOR Homecare) and Baptist Hospice.

Services will be Monday, August 10th. Visitation at 10 am with service to follow at 11:00 am at Ashby Funeral Home. 108 W Narroway, Benton, AR, 72015. Interment at 12 noon, at Pinecrest Cemetery, 7401 Hwy 5, Alexander, AR.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Arkansas Baptist Children's Homes (abcfm.org).