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 30, 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 31, at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sherwood Animal Shelter.
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41 Condolence(s)
Mary (Meehan) & Eric Rea
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Dear Bob and family,
Our hearts are with yours in this grief and sorrow. May her memory be a blessing to all who love her.
Barlo and Carol Hardin
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Dear Bob and family, we just wanted to express our sincerest sympathy for your loss! We are lifting ALL of you up in prayer during this difficult time. Barlo and Carol Hardin
Donna and Tom Rugger
Sunday, March 30, 2025
To the McMahan Family, our sincere condolences.
Susan Cooper
Saturday, March 29, 2025
So sorry to hear about Marilou’s passing. I’m sending many prayers for peace and condolences to Bob, Tara, and Drew.
Ashley Ingalls
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Love and prayers to the McMahan family! Marilou was always a sweetheart!
Heidi King
Saturday, March 29, 2025
I am sorry for your loss. I worked with Marilou at Terry elementary school. She was such a sweet, loving person. I wish you wonderful memories of her.
Mary, Jeff, Joe, Grace & Raydelle
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Dearest Bob, Tara Drew & family,
Know we are holding all of you in our hearts and prayers,
Mary, Jeff, Joe, Grace & Raydelle
Dan Cassidy
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Bob, and family, and friends,
My sincere condolences and prayers for you at this most unexpected time.
Eternal rest grant to her oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul, and all the souls of the faithfully departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
Grace Meehan Eckler
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Bob and family, I'm so sorry to hear about Marilou. All the Meehans are thinking of you and sending our love.
Terri Hammock-Babendir
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Marilou was a light and force of nature..she lit up any space she occupied, and shared her love of life with everyone who she knew and loved.. She will remain the light in the legacy she leaves behind in
the community and family she cherished..Love, Aunt Terri.
Kimberly Overton Spahos
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Bob, Tara, and Drew,
My heart aches for you, and I hope you can feel the love and prayers coming from North Carolina—we are grieving with you. Marilou was a truly remarkable woman, generous with her time and kindness. In recent years, when I traveled to Arkansas to teach for Bob, she never hesitated to pick me up, always greeting me with her warmth and infectious joy. She had a way of making everyone feel at home, and every moment with her was full of laughter and light.
Sending our deepest sympathy, love, and prayers.
Kimberly, Chuck and the NC Prosecutors
Priss Maddux
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Dear Bob, Tara and Drew , What a precious friend Marilou was to me. We taught next door to each other for many years at Rockefeller. She loved her family and was so proud of all of you.You were her life! May you be comforted in always knowing how very much she loved each of you and her precious granddaughter. My prayers are with you.
Kelly Turney
Friday, March 28, 2025
I had the privilege to teach for several years with Marilou at Rockefeller Elementary. Her yes twinkled when she smiled and her laugh was infectious. Marilou was quick witted and very funny. Once you were her friends it was for the long haul. We had a lunch a couple of summers ago and it was like we were sitting in the lounge at lunch. Rest easy sweet lady, we will take it from here.
Renee Stivers
Friday, March 28, 2025
Bob & family
I’m so sorry to here the passing of
Marilou my heart & prayers go out to your
Family.
Tyron McCray
Friday, March 28, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. The world lost a wonderful soul. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this trying time. I know that she is watching over your entire family from heaven.
Lee and John Curry
Friday, March 28, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your entire family in this time. May she rest in peace and always watch over you all.
Ashley Bowen and Alex Brownstein
Friday, March 28, 2025
Bob- Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Marilou was a wonderful person, an incredible wife and mother, and a dedicated teacher. She will be greatly missed by so many. Sending our love and prayers of healing to you, Tara, Drew, and the rest of the family.
Ashley and Alex
Loren Lampert
Friday, March 28, 2025
So sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Dianne (McKinney) Zachry
Friday, March 28, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Cherish all the memories and love that was shared. May she Rest in peace God Bless
Jean Ann Bell
Friday, March 28, 2025
Dear McMahan Family:
Watson and I were very saddened to hear of Marilou’s passing. Her parents and Watson’s mother were very good friends, and Bob, I fondly remember you and Jon (may he rest in peace) as my students.God bless all of you.
Billy Scheibeler
Friday, March 28, 2025
Rest Peacefully Marilou.. Our Thoughts, Love and Prayers to all of our Arkansas family! I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless.
Anne Mangan
Friday, March 28, 2025
I am so sad to hear about the loss of a dear friend, Marilou, who worked with me at Rockefeller Elementary school for the 23 years that I was principal there. It does not seem possible that she is gone. I was blessed to know her as a friend. I will be praying for a peace that passes all understanding for her family.
Anne Mangan
Don & Cindy Pickett
Friday, March 28, 2025
We are heartbroken for your entire family. We cannot imagine the profound grief you all are having to endure with the loss of Marilou. We will continue to pray for you Bob and your entire family and friends.
Don & Cindy Pickett
Maria Swicegood
Friday, March 28, 2025
Marilou was a shining light at UCA as a sorority sister! Her smile was contagious. I was blessed to have known her.
Prayers for her loved ones.
Jordan LeMay
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Marilou was my elementary school teacher at Rockefeller many years ago. I never forgot her and what an impact she had on my years at the school. Sending all my love.
Ed & Michelle McGhee
Thursday, March 27, 2025
We’re so sorry for your loss. Marilou was such a kind and warm person. It was obvious to anyone who knew her how much she loved her family and friends.
Michael and Kimberly Rourke
Thursday, March 27, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss Bob. Please know that you and your family are in the thoughts and prayers of all your friends in Colorado.
Coreen Frasier
Thursday, March 27, 2025
I am sorry for your loss. Her family was always number one! She loved you so much. I hope you can find comfort in that. It was too soon to say goodbye.
Kathleen Kazanovicz
Thursday, March 27, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Millie Havard
Thursday, March 27, 2025
It breaks my heart to learn that Marilou has passed away. I hope her spirit is with her mom and dad and that they are watching over Melissa and her family and Bob, Tara, and Drew and families.
Meghann Crow Williams
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Deepest condolences to your family. I had the pleasure of working with Mary Lou at Rockefeller. She was an awesome teacher and so fun to work with. I will have your family in my prayers.
Ron Smith
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Bob please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of your wife, Marilou. She was always so sweet and kind to everyone. Prayers of peace and comfort to your entire family. Blessings …. Ron Smith
Cotinna Johnson
Thursday, March 27, 2025
She was amazing! I worked with her at Rockefeller we taught second grade together. She was an awesome teacher and a great friend. I’m praying for your family.
Keith Burns
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Bob I’m so sorry to hear this.You and your family are in my prayers.
Charlene S James
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Bob, so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. Prayers for comfort and peace to you and your family as you navigate this loss.
Barbara McMahan Cosentino
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Rest in peace
Gina Glover
Thursday, March 27, 2025
I had the privilege of being Marilou’s friend and coworker for many years. She and I taught kindergarten together at Rockefeller Elementary. We had so many good times in and out of the classroom. Marilou always had a smile on her face and was truly a wonderful person. She loved her family and was so proud of Bob, Tara and Drew. I will miss her forever but I am thankful she is not in pain and with her Heavenly Father.
Charlene Chwalinski
Thursday, March 27, 2025
So sorry . My heart goes out to you and family. Would come to service but we are leaving town. Prayers for you all.
Jeff & Erma Gray
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Tara sweetie we’re so sorry for your loss, may God wrap his arms around you and your family. May you feel her love and God’s strength & comfort…
Kristine Chu
Thursday, March 27, 2025
I had the honor of teaching with Marilou…what an amazing human! My thoughts are with you all.
Terri and Tim Isaac
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Sending sincere sympathy and love to you and your family. May your loving memories of your life together comfort you.