Marinelle Halbrook Paladino

Marinelle Halbrook Paladino died December 10, 2024 at her home in Center Ridge. She was born May 5,1950 in Morrilton. Màrinelle was preceded in death by her parents, Lyonell and Louise Halbrook of Cleveland; her first husband, Jerry Bob (J.B.) Bowie of Morrilton and by brothers-in-law, Ray Paladino of North Little Rock and Herbie Paladino of Center Ridge. Marinelle would always say that God had blessed her with two good men when she married Alex (Sonny) Paladino in October of 2001. In addition to Sonny, Marinelle is survived by her brother, James M. Skipper and wife Ann; sister,Jeanne Rentfro Dove and husband Gerald; sister Brenda Tyler; sister Sherrye Halbrook and Mac Butler; and brother John Halbrook and wife, Connie; sister-in-law, Charlsie Paladino; sister-in-law Annette May and husband Robert; brother-in-law Gerald Paladino and wife Sharon; sister-in-law Paulette Jones; sister-inlaw Karen Paladino; and sister-in-law Sharon Rodgers and husband Dee. Marinelle is also survived by a large family of beloved nieces and nephews as well as a host of cousins and friends. Marinelle was an active member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church of Center Ridge and served on Parish Council, Women’s Altar Society, and the Diocesan Tribunal. After graduating from Wonderview High School, Marinelle attended Hendrix College and UAMS College of Nursing. The majority of her forty year career was spent as a Nurse Practitioner at UAMS in various positions. She served as the Administrator for the Arkansas Cancer Research Center Clinical Section when the Center opened. She worked as a consultant in establishing The John Wayne Cancer Research Center in Santa Monica, California. Following her time in California, Marinelle returned to work at UAMS in the Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging. She completed her time at UAMS as Patient Safety Officer, retiring in 2012. Marinelle and Sonny enjoyed twelve years of what she described as the perfect retirement. Whether sitting on their porch, harvesting and preserving their bountiful yearly garden, or entertaining family and friends, they spent their days together in quiet peace. Special thanks to Starla Mackey for the compassionate and loving care she provided to Marinelle and the family. Rosary service will be held at Harris Funeral Home in Morrilton at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 16, with visitation following from 6:30 to 8: 00. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 17 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Center Ridge, Arkansas. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery.

Marinelle Halbrook Paladino

May 5, 1950 - December 10, 2024