Marilyn Jolene (Gould) Westin

Marilyn Jolene Westin of Yellville joined her heavenly father on March 14, 2026.  She died peacefully in her sleep after a 65-year battle with Type 1 Diabetes.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Jeffrey, her daughter Crystal Raehal (Wes Godfrey), and grandson Julian; sister Marsha Deatherage, brother Marty Gould (Roberta), brother-in-law John Westin, brother-in-law Ken Westin (Elaine), sister-in-law Susan Stark (Jim), and 15 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father A.F. “Mickey” Gould, mother Patricia Gould, and brother Loni Gould.

Mary was born April 15th, 1956, in Salina, Kansas, and grew up in Denver, Colorado, and for the last 15 years called Yellville, Arkansas home. She married Jeffrey Westin in 1975, and her daughter Crystal was born in 1977. Mary was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Yellville, Arkansas. She was fluent in ASL and was an interpreter for the deaf both at her church and in 1987 had the honor of interpreting for one of Billy Graham’s sermons at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. She was a dental hygienist, daycare provider, professional clown, and so much more. She left a legacy of devotion to Christ and acts of service to her church and community.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to your local Humane Society or Food Bank.

Arrangements are under the care of Diamond State Cremation located in Lead Hill, Arkansas. 

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