Biography: Ms. Marilyn Louise Bandy Williams died early Wednesday morning on Feb. 27, following a brief illness, at her home in Little Rock. She had been a resident of the city for 57 years at the time of her death. Born Marilyn Louise Bandy in Hope on July 20, 1929, she began her education in "the big red schoolhouse" in Lockesburg. The family later moved to DeQueen, where her father was co-owner of Huskins Drug Store. She graduated from DeQueen High with high academic honors in 1947, and received a degree in education from Hendrix College in Conway in 1951. She was a substitute teacher in the Little Rock school system for a short time following her graduation. She was affiliated with the Methodist Church since childhood. Joining at the age of seven in Lockesburg, her service to the church spanned a total of 71 years. She, along with her mother, was also a member of the women's organization PEO for many years. Survivors include her two sons, Glen L. Williams III and Paul B. Williams, both of Fayetteville; one brother, Fred Bandy of Jefferson, TX; three nephews, Steve Bandy of Jefferson, Patrick Bandy of Santa Monica, CA, and Kevin Bandy of Yokosuka, Japan; and one niece, Susan Bandy Horaist of The Woodlands, TX. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in Little Rock’s First United Methodist Church. Graveside services will be Saturday afternoon at approximately 2:30 PM in DeQueen, AR at Redman Cemetery. Ms. Williams will be buried alongside the graves of her parents, Louis and Louise Bandy. Visitation hours will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 W. Markham St, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com