of Little Rock, AR
June 20, 1949 - October 24, 2023
Margaret Ann (Lashbrook) Pleasants, born on June 20, 1949 in Memphis, Tennessee went home to be with our Lord and Savior on October 24, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Small Lashbrook and Margaret Pearl (Rice) Lashbrook and her beloved husband, Skip Pleasants. Margaret is survived by cousins, Marion (Monroe) Carlton, Grace Ellen Rice and Jerry (Kathy) Rice.
Following graduation from the University of Memphis, Margaret was the librarian at Somerville Elementary in Fayetteville County, Tennessee and at Briarcrest Christian High School in Memphis, Tennessee. After the passing of her husband and mother, she attended nursing school in Memphis, but was unable to complete her training due to health issues. She moved to Arkansas to be closer to family and continued working as a librarian at Pulaski Academy and then later at Little Rock Christian Academy, where she possessed a passion for spending quality time with youth, teaching them how to use the library, to love and value books and to develop a lifelong love of learning. While this was her vocation, her greatest passion was always for sharing her precious Lord and Savior verbally and literally by living her life for Him.
While living in Arkansas, she developed a passion for antiques, especially Blue Ridge pottery and Shawnee pottery. She enjoyed working with flowers, being out in nature and collecting beautiful white Arkansas rocks. One of her accomplishments was to hike to the top of Pinnacle Mountain in her younger years. Music was a part of her life since high school chorus. She loved playing the old hymns on the piano. She found humor in everyday things and kept everyone in stitches.
Margaret's last name aptly reflected her demeanor, for she was a pleasant, loving and caring individual who will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to have known her, for she herself was an encyclopedia of knowledge gleaned from her years of reading and studying books, especially her treasured Bibles and devotional books, which she religiously annotated, planting their wisdom deeply into her brain?s garden which flourished with an abundance of beautiful flowers.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at the Parkway Village Chapel.
Memorials may be made to the Immanuel Baptist Church Pantry Mission, Immanuel Baptist Church Missions and Evangelism Endowment Fund or to Samaritans Purse.
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4 Condolence(s)
Kerri Peden
Friday, November 3, 2023
My friend & fierce prayer warrior is home; free of any encumbrance of this world. I’ll miss her texts of prayerful encouragement, as will many! Til we meet again, I’ll cherish memories of our friendship. Save me a seat at the Table
Marylee Noble
Thursday, November 2, 2023
I was blessed by my friendship with Margaret. She was such a prayer warrior, and I knew I could always depend on her prayers for my family and me. She was truly a godly woman who loved the Lord and immersed herself in His Word. She suffered from many bodily ailments, and I am comforted by the assurance that she is now with her Lord and Savior and free from earth’s burdens and suffering.
Cara Norton
Saturday, October 28, 2023
I first met Margaret 20 years ago. I was a young teacher at lrca. Margaret has always been an encouragement to me. I am so thankful I had the opportunity to reconnect with when we moved back to Little Rock 9 years ago. Her emails telling me she was praying for me, my husband, and my girls. She always used tons of scripture references to encourage me. I know she loved the Lord and longed for her heavenly home. I will miss her!
Charla Faulkner
Friday, October 27, 2023
The world has lost a precious soul, but heaven has surely gained one. Am saddened to hear of her death, but am thankful that she is no longer in the pain that she bore for so many years.
God bless you, Margaret