Mary Margaret Shermer

Mary Margaret York Shermer was born August 13, 1946 in Texarkana, Arkansas, to William Daniel York & Frances Williams York. Mary Margaret passed in the loving arms of her daughter to her peaceful rest on August 11, 2020. Mary grew up on their farm in Little River County. She achieved a degree in elementary education at Hendrix College in 1968. She received her Masters in education at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, where she began her teaching career. She would go on to teach in the Russellville school district. Later she used her creative gifts to start her own catering business, York Family Catering. "MM," as she was often called, was the most loving soul. Words cannot describe her kindness and tender nature. She was always smiling, and her heart of gold was felt by everyone she encountered. She deeply loved her family, her friends, her pets, and nature. She was an avid kayaker and runner. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Russellville, and was active in Regional AIDS Interfaith Network and Meals On Wheels. She was a member of P.E.O. Mary was the most loving and nurturing mother to her one and only daughter. She precociously taught Susanna about Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, transcendental meditation, and the importance of positive visualization. She was ahead of her time as an open-minded progressive woman who loved all people. Mary Margaret is survived by her daughter, Dr. Susanna Elizabeth Shermer of Little Rock; daughter-in-law, Mechan Shermer; grandson, Hudson Shermer; brother, Dan York of Ashdown; nephews Will and Starnes York; many special cousins, and adoring friends. A garden memorial service will be held at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church in Little Rock at 10 a.m. Saturday August 22nd. Due to the current pandemic, a list of attendees is required prior to the service. Please contact Susanna if you plan to attend. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her honor to Heifer International or the Humane Society of Pulaski County. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, ruebelfuneralhome.com