Biography: Marilyn Ruff Erwin, 62, of Little Rock, died February 1, 2007 from complications of lung and breast cancer. She was born July 24, 1944, in Little Rock, Arkansas; the daughter of the late Ruby Allen Ruff and Dr. John Legate Ruff of Magnolia, Arkansas. Marilyn left the world with the love of many people. She is survived by her four children: Jon Bruno and wife Veronica of Alexandria, Virginia; Calley Pavlovich and husband Michael of Roswell, Georgia; Maeghan Boyd and husband Todd of Atlanta, Georgia; and Terra Erwin of Little Rock, Arkansas. “Grammy” will also be greatly missed by her five grandchildren: Thomas Bruno, Maxwell and Lyda Pavlovich, and Ivey and Eden Boyd. Marilyn was raised in Magnolia, Arkansas, where she graduated high school in 1962. She attended Wellesley College in Massachusetts for two years, then Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas. Marilyn was a woman of many talents. She worked throughout the years as a mother, grandmother, carpenter, painter, and gardener, but most will remember her for her career in nursing. She was employed at UAMS in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit for 16 years. Marilyn’s favorite hobby was flower gardening. She especially loved daffodils. If the weather permitted, she could be found outdoors digging in the dirt and chatting with neighbors. She will be missed by all who knew her for her honest sense of humor and selfless dedication to helping others. A celebration of Marilyn’s life will be held at 2400 Gaines Street in Little Rock on February 4, 2007 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society in Marilyn’s name.