of North Little Rock, AR

June 12, 1962 - March 25, 2025

Marilou N. McMahan, 62, of North Little Rock, Arkansas transitioned to her eternal home on March 25, 2025. She was born in Houston, Texas on June 12, 1962 to Louis C. Nuckolls and Mary McKinney Nuckolls.

Marilou graduated from Searcy High School in 1980 and from the University of Central Arkansas in 1984 with a degree in Elementary Education. She received her master's degree from UCA in 1987. Marilou taught for thirty-five years in the Little Rock School District. Much of her time was spent as a kindergarten teacher until she retired three years ago.

Marilou was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Little Rock. She spent many years traveling to Tara's dance and cheer competitions and Drew's baseball games. She enjoyed watching all Razorback sports.

Marilou's other hobbies included embroidery and shopping with her sister, daughter and granddaughter; but her special place to relax was at the beach where she could enjoy a cold drink, music and a good book.

Marilou was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law, Jon McMahan.

She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Bob McMahan; daughter, Tara Prater (Logan) of Prairie Grove; granddaughter, Audrey Ann Prater; son, Andrew McMahan of North Little Rock; sister, Melissa Miller (Dino) of Dumas; nephews, Matthew Miller (Shelby) of Monticello and Ryan Miller of Jonesboro; her father and mother-in-law, Robert C. and Judith McMahan of Sherwood; brother-in-law, Tim McMahan of Dallas, Texas; sister-in-law, Lana McMahan of Lake Charles, Louisiana; nephew, Adam McMahan (Kristin) of Lake Charles; niece, Ashley McMahan of Lake Charles; five great nieces and nephews and many other beloved family and friends.

A Rosary will be held at Roller-Owens Funeral Home in North Little Rock on Sunday, March 30th at 6:00 p.m. with visitation to follow until 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Little Rock on Monday, March 31st at 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sherwood Animal Shelter.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Owens Funeral Home
5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
North Little Rock, AR  72116
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com