Marge Everett Bateman

On Tuesday, July 30th, 2019, Marge E. Bateman, loyal wife and loving mother of three passed away at the age of 98. Marge was born on February 22, 1921 in Clarendon, Arkansas to William E. Everett and Lena Park Everett. She graduated with honors from Clarendon High School and continued her education at the University of Arkansas where she was a member of Chi Omega sorority. She married William Walter Bateman in their hometown of Clarendon in 1942, where they both were lifelong residents. They reared two daughters, Sarah Beth and Brenda, and one son, Bill.

Marge had several passions which included painting, sketching, fishing, and in her youth tennis and horse-back riding. She often combined her love of the outdoors by painting the many song birds that visited the oak and pecan shaded yard of her home. She could often be found on mild days in the swing or rocker of her front porch, where she used her keen mind to solve the crossword puzzles of the day. She was a gracious hostess and entertained family and friends in this favorite part of her home.

She was a person who inspired all with her loving care for others; whether it was through her hugs, her words, or even just a smile. And that love she shared and gave to others was the core of who she was; to her, no act of kindness, however small, was ever wasted.

Marge was preceded in death by both parents, her husband and Sarah Short, her older sister. Marge is survived by her children, Sarah Beth Harris and her husband Maury Harris of Sardis, Mississippi, Bill Bateman and his wife Catherine Clarke Bateman of Memphis, Tennessee, and Brenda Catlett and her husband Mike Catlett of Blytheville, Arkansas. In addition she is survived by eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and one great, great-grandson.

A private memorial service for family members will be held Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 at 10 A.M. in the Bateman Cemetery with Reverend Nan Nelson officiating. The family will enjoy receiving friends at a visitation held the same day in Clarendon at the United Methodist Church Wesleyan Hall from 1-3 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of ones choice.