Marie Elizabeth Carpenter Erwin

MARIE ELIZABETH CARPENTER ERWIN died April 5 in Little Rock. Born on June 17, 1921 in Batesville, Ark., she was the daughter of Margaret Callis and Edmund H. Carpenter of Batesville. In 1944 she married Will B. Erwin of Little Rock where they lived and raised their family. She graduated from Batesville High School and attended Arkansas College (now Lyon College). In 1946 she joined Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church where she was a member and past president of the Butler/Upper Room class; taught Sunday School for many years; was an honorary member of the Board of Stewards; served on many committees and received a special mission recognition pin from the United Methodist Women. Marie was active in the Girl Scouts when her daughters were involved in the program. She was a member and past president of the Twentieth Century Club of Little Rock, served on the Hope Lodge Board and was active in many other service and community organizations. She was pre-deceased by her parents, her husband in 1998 and her sister and brother in law, Margaret and Bruce Menees. She is survived by her daughters, Lynne Knight and husband, Ed and Ceile Faulkner and husband, Jim; her grandchildren Scott Knight (Ashley) of Rogers; Katherine Anne Knight (fiancé Aaron Fisher) of Little Rock; and William Knight (Sarah) of Memphis. Will Faulkner (Bailey) of Little Rock; Elizabeth Chandler (Chris) of Little Rock; and Mary Margaret Morrissey (Aaron) of Little Rock. Marie is also survived by her beloved great-grandchildren whom she adored: Parker Knight, Beckett Knight, Sydney Faulkner, Anne Wallace Chandler, Mary Winston Chandler, Marie Morrissey, Addison Morrissey and baby boy Knight to be born in August. They all loved their Mimi and will miss her forever. In addition, she is survived by her niece, Laura Menees and her nephew, Dr. Martin Meness (Marian), and cousins Theodora Hightower and Lou Ann Hance. Marie's family thanks the entire Briarwood Rehabilitation team for their love and concern and Nancy Holmes for her love and devotion. They especially appreciate Dr. John Jones and Dr. Dean Kumpuris for their attentive care. Memorial Services will be held Mon., April 11 at 11 a.m. at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church with a reception following at the church. The services are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be the Will and Marie Erwin Endowment of the Pulaski Heights UMC Foundation, 4823 Woodlawn Avenue, Little Rock, Ark. 72205. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.