Mary Iris Roy

"There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved." French novelist George Sand If you knew Mary — or even if you didn't — those words could easily be assigned in describing her outlook on life. Mary Iris Roy, 62, passed away Feb. 7, 2019 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Mary was quick on the draw with her wit, particularly when she displayed that famous crooked smile. Her charm, warm heart, crackling and infectious laugh, cleverness, sincerity, unabashed honesty and penchant for humor naturally invited people into her life. In short, as many who knew her always said, Mary was just a nice person. She was an avid Razorback basketball fan. When summer drew near, you could find her eased into her patio swing, reading historical fiction. Mary wasn't shy about instructing her husband about how to go about doing any yard work. She was the daughter of a florist, but rarely gave plants, flowers and shrubs a lot of time. She was the proverbial sweet tooth, never met a lemon square she didn't like. Mary Loved being at the family cabin at Lake Norfork and loved playing solitaire at the cabin there, but that was the only place she would play. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Arts from Arkansas State University. Mary was born in Harrisburg, Arkansas, and lived most of her life in Jonesboro and Little Rock. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Mike Roy, sons Jake Roy of Little Rock and Max Roy of Austin, Texas; her mother, Shirley Foust of Jonesboro; brother Roger Foust and sister, Candy Cobb, both of Jonesboro, and other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Jimmy Foust. Services will be held on Saturday, Feb.16, at 1 p.m., preceded by visitation beginning at 11 a.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court (NW corner of I-630 and Barrow Road.) Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Food Bank Network, 4301 W. 65th Street, Little Rock Ark., 72209. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mary's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.