Biography: Marilyn Duke Maulden, 83, of Little Rock was born in Shreveport, Louisiana passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and May Zeigler Duke and also her daughter, Katherine Elizabeth Mauldin. Marilyn’s life was prioritized by joyfully serving others while making others laugh. Strangers did not exist in Marilyn’s world – only friends and soon-to-be friends. Her skills as a homemaker were many and included cook, waitress, maid, nurse, seamstress, teacher, friend, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, prayer warrior, and spiritual mentor. Marilyn is survived by her husband of 67 years, Clurin Harrison (Altee) Maulden, two daughters, Alita Blackmon and her husband Dennis of Sao Paulo, Brazil and Louine Heathcott and her husband Gary of Little Rock, Arkansas, a brother, Clinton Duke of Lake Charles, Louisiana, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. There will be a visitation on Friday, January 23, from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. at Rose Neath –Southside. A Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 24 at Grawood Baptist Church in Keithville, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Forest Park- St. Vincent. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Toddler or Youth Programs at Grawood Baptist Church, 5841 Colquitt Road, Keithville, Louisiana 71047. Local arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.