Marilyn Elizabeth Patterson May, age 70 of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 8,2015 at her home. She was born May 8, 1945 in Arkadelphia, the daughter of the late Bruce and Margaret Patterson. Marilyn attended the Pine Street church of Christ and enjoyed sewing and knitting. She had formerly taught business at Laneburg High School and was a librarian for Ouachita Baptist University. Marilyn was preceded in death by her son, Sean Patrick May and her parents. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Bill May; one son, Joe May and his wife, Kristie, of Alpine; two daughters, Erin May of Dartmouth, Mass and Molly Price and her husband, Joseph, of Benton; three grandchildren, Alex Aultman and her husband, Allen, of El Paso, AR; Shana May of Alpine and Noah Price of Benton; one great-granddaughter, Adelyn Aultman of El Paso, AR; and numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 11, 2015 at 2:00pm at Welch Funeral Home in Arkadelphia with Joe May and Roger Genung officiating. Interment will be in Shiloh Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, September 10 from 6-8pm at Welch Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital, the American Cancer Society, Southern Christian Home or the charity of your choice. Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.