Marian Elizabeth Menees

Sep 22nd, 1951 - Sep 15th, 2020

Birth Date: Sep 22, 1951
Death Date: Sep 15, 2020
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Marian Elizabeth Menees (68), of Little Rock, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on September 15, 2020. Marian, a Little Rock native, was born to the late Walter and Betty Isgrig on September 22, 1951. Marian obtained her degree in elementary education from the University of Arkansas. During her years in Fayetteville Marian met and fell in love with her husband, Martin, of over 45 years, and in 1980 they welcomed their daughter Kate.

In addition to being a devoted mother and wife, Marian impacted the lives of many young people during her 35 years as a sixth-grade history teacher at The Cathedral School and Episcopal Collegiate School. Her students will fondly remember her collection of troll dolls, the 6th grade trip to St. Louis, and her love for her curtain angels at the annual Christmas Pageant. Marian will be dearly missed by her family and the many students whose lives she touched. She is survived by her husband Martin of Little Rock, her daughter Kate of Mobile, Alabama, her sister Lynn Isgrig , and nephew William Topp, both of Little Rock.

A private family service will be held on Friday at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church where her remains will be interred, with arrangements made through Ruebel Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Arkansas Hospice.

Condolences(39)

Nancy Freund Fraser

#39

Dec 9th, 2020 4:49 am

Mrs. Menees was my 4th grade teacher at St. Paul's in Kansas City. My parents fell in love with her creativity, kindness, and beautiful energy as fast as I did... along with all of my classmates who continue to talk about what a wonderful influence she was. I hope your family is finding strength in such happy memories, even as you mourn her loss.
Much love from Switzerland,
Nancy Freund

Andrew Meadors

#38

Oct 18th, 2020 9:59 pm

I am certainly one of the students that Miss Isgrig greatly impacted. She was my 6th grade teacher in ‘74-‘75. That was a hard time for me and I will never forget her patience with me and her genuine concern and kindness. As I get older , I pause more to realize how grateful I am to have had people like her in my life. Andrew Meadors.

Linda Locke

#37

Oct 2nd, 2020 9:24 pm

I came to know Mrs Manees at Lakeside Country Club.
I remember one of Easter Egg Hunt at the Club, witch She was committee Head. And my Grandson Micah (Micah has Autism) did not win and Mrs Manees could tell Micah was Special And she made sure he was a Winner. Her Compassion was very evident. A. very Sweet Lady. God Bless Mrs Manees Family.

Kanetra (Fitzpatrick) Staton

#36

Sep 28th, 2020 12:48 am

What a breath of fresh air she was to our 6th grade class. I was in her first 6th grade class at The Cathedral School. We all LOVED Mrs. Menees. She was an absolute joy, as a teacher. My deepest sympathy. Praying for the family.

Lindy Brannan Franks

#35

Sep 22nd, 2020 12:35 pm

Martin, I was sad to learn of Marian’s passing. She was a wonderful woman of God. Now pain free, she can dance with the angels. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Ann Martin Smith

#34

Sep 20th, 2020 6:54 pm

Dr. Menees,
I was so sorry to read about your wife’s passing. I did not have the fortune of knowing her.
Sincerely,
Ann Martin Smith

Katy Radcliff

#33

Sep 20th, 2020 12:36 pm

Martin, so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you & your family.

Werner Schneider DDS

#32

Sep 19th, 2020 6:07 pm

Martin,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of your wife Marian. I know how much she was a special part of your and Kate’s life and to the lives of many others. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Werner

Rita Wooley

#31

Sep 19th, 2020 5:18 pm

Kate and Martin. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Marian was a fun and entertaining travel buddy for many horse shows, Rallies, and Pony Club events. You are both in my prayers.

Ethel cook

#30

Sep 19th, 2020 10:38 am

Love and peace to Lynn,Martin,Katie And family
May The angels sing and Marions love shine
Down upon us my condolences
The Entire Cook Family sends our Love
Ethel

Bill Shepherd

#29

Sep 18th, 2020 3:11 pm

Please accept my deepest sympathy in your great loss. May Marian rest in peace.

Sharrell holcomb

#28

Sep 18th, 2020 2:51 pm

I’m so sad to read of Marians passing. We were provisionals together and later in life we took yoga together. Always a smile on her face, and happy to greet everyone. Thoughts and prayers to her family.

Donald Poe

#27

Sep 17th, 2020 8:39 pm

So sorry to hear of Marian's passing. I remember her from Fourche and Fuller. My sincere condolences her family and her sister Lynn. Praying for comfort and peace. She was a beautiful person inside and out.

Vickie Wingfield

#26

Sep 17th, 2020 7:28 pm

My sincere condolences for your loss Dr. Menees and family. May you feel the love and comfort of the Lord.

Ballard Family

#25

Sep 17th, 2020 7:11 pm

Marian will be missed. She And her family remain in our thoughts and prayers.

We are all heartbroken as we know our world has lost a beautiful human being.

God bless....

Elizabeth Laughlin

#24

Sep 17th, 2020 6:43 pm

Many blessings and much love to the family in the loss of Marian. God bless you and know she is in Heaven watching over you all.

Ginger Wade

#23

Sep 17th, 2020 6:28 pm

I’m so sorry to hear about Marian. What fond memories we have of Mrs. Menees! Marian was a gifted educator who not only taught but reached her students in many wonderful ways. I appreciated Marian as a mom whose kids spent time in her classroom then later as a co worker and friend. I know she will be missed. Praying for God’s special comfort in the coming days.

Margaret Carner Thompson

#22

Sep 17th, 2020 6:10 pm

I am so sorry to hear this news. I was one of Miss Isgrig's students at the Cathedral school when she first started teaching and she remained one of my favorite teachers from my school years. May the Lord comfort you all during this difficult time.

Gil caver

#21

Sep 17th, 2020 3:19 pm

Martin you are in my thoughts and prayers

Mike Stivers

#20

Sep 17th, 2020 1:59 pm

My thought go out to Marians husband and family. Marian and I were classmates for several years. We had a lot of discussions about good music of the 60’s. I’m sure she is still listening now.

Glenda Cooper

#19

Sep 17th, 2020 1:46 pm

I am so sorry to read that your dear wife has left this life too soon, Dr. Menes. Holding you in my heart.

Erica Penick Kimball

#18

Sep 17th, 2020 12:25 pm

She will be so missed!!! Mrs. Menees was such a gifted teacher. She made us all feel like we were her ‘favorites’. My love of reading I believe came from her encouragement during such a pivotal 6th grade year. She has impacted multiple generations through my brother Ted, myself and the next generation of my nephews, Ted and Worth. I am so grateful for her life and impact. Praying for Mr. Menees, Kate, and the extended family.

Freda Hinerman

#17

Sep 17th, 2020 12:15 pm

To Martin, Kate, Lynn and William
I am sorry to hear of Marian’s passing. I enjoyed our visits with the Fluffies gang. Good memories.

Justin Sangster

#16

Sep 17th, 2020 11:48 am

She was a great teacher at a great school. Sixth grade was a wonderful, educational, and influential time for many of her students. I am sorry to hear of her passing.

Bernie Turgeon

#15

Sep 17th, 2020 11:08 am

Martin and Kate,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Marian. We always had a great time together so very many moons ago while we were both at the Cathedral. We would always kid around about the infamous 6th Grade Trip and those Curtain Angels - she many times threatened to sign me up as a trip chaperone and/or cast me as an angel in a Pageant!

I know that you realize what an incredible effect she had on her many 6th grade students - she shared her love of knowledge and her friendship, faith and love of one another with so many children. I'm sure those gifts have stayed with them throughout the years. She will be missed by so many. May she rest sweetly in the arms of the Most High.

I wish you strength, courage and deep peace as you begin your own new life chapters without your beloved wife and mother.
Bernie

Becka Freeling Webb

#14

Sep 17th, 2020 10:59 am

So very sorry to hear about Mrs. Menees. So many of my favorite childhood memories involve her classroom at the Cathedral School. Sending lots of love and prayers to Dr. Menees and Kate.

Tom and Judy Boyd

#13

Sep 17th, 2020 10:01 am

Martin, we are so sorry to hear about Marian. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Kate.

Anna Harper

#12

Sep 17th, 2020 9:45 am

Mrs, Isgrig made a great impact on my life as a student at The Cathedral School. She was a woman of dignity and inspriation. I know she will be missed. Prayers to her family!!!

Norma Galusha

#11

Sep 17th, 2020 9:16 am

Kate, your mom was a blessing to all 3 of my children. They loved her and were so happy in her classroom. I feel honored to have worked with her and to have her friendship. I extend love and prayers to you and your Dad.

Larry holladay

#10

Sep 17th, 2020 8:57 am

I am saddened to hear of Marian passing. She was always a joy to be around when we were in school during our teenage years. She always had a smile on her face. I am sure she is smiling down on us now. May she Rest In Peace.

Justin Robken

Sep 17th, 2020 8:36 am

I am so sorry to hear this. Mrs. Menees started at the Cathedral School my 6th grade year in 1984-85.....in fact I think she replaced another teacher after school had already started. She was one of my favorite teachers. I am the principal at Pulaski Academy now. I tell my teachers all the time to remember back to their favorite teachers and try to emulate what they did that made them so special. Mrs. Menees is always my example. I am so sorry for your loss.

J. Robken

Margaret Faulkner

Sep 17th, 2020 7:47 am

Dear Martin, Kate, Lynn and William,
We are so sorry to hear of Marian’s death. What a warm and sweet spirit. Andrew and Adam loved her as their teacher. She always made everyone feel important and loved. That’s a wonderful thing for a sixth grader. And I considered her as a friend.
You are all in our prayers.
Love,
Margaret Faulkner

Dena Giessmann

Sep 17th, 2020 7:20 am

I was a student in Miss Isgrig’s first class at Cathedral. She was a wonderful person and teacher. My condolences and prayers for the family.

Dr H F "Bunny" and June Brown

Sep 17th, 2020 7:12 am

Martin,
June and I were saddened to read of the death of Marian. She had suffered far too long and will now be pain free. She has seen the face of GOD and will enjoy the meal that has been prepared for her in heaven. We know you and your family will miss her sorely. May she Rest In Peace.

Dr. Bunny and June Brown

Tanya Barton and Taylor Barton

Sep 16th, 2020 8:09 pm

Marian Menees loved her students. I was blessed to have her teach both of my daughters at Cathedral and Episcopal. Prayers of comfort to Martin and Kate & the family.

Susan Borne

Sep 16th, 2020 3:07 pm

Dear Martin and Lynn,
I am so very sorry to learn of Marian's passing. What a beautiful person she was. She was so sweet to our sister Ellen. Two curtain angels now up in heaven. Keeping you close in our hearts now and in the coming days. Susan Terry Borne'

Jim and Susan harmon

Sep 16th, 2020 3:02 pm

Martin, Lynn and family - we are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will pray that God will wrap his arms around you and comfort you during this time.

Jim and Susan Harmon

Mike Isgrig

Sep 16th, 2020 11:39 am

Growing up Marion and I had all the same friends we played danced and just hung out. She will have a special place in my heart. She will.truly be missed.

Iris isgrig

Sep 16th, 2020 11:37 am

So sad to learn about Marian.
She was one of the thoughtful and sweetest girls around. My heart goes out to Martin,
Katie, and Lynn and the rest of her family
She will be missed by many. God bless you guys and have peace knowing she is with her lord and in no more pain

Marian Elizabeth Menees

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