of Batesville, AR
August 24, 1957 - February 11, 2023
Maribeth Tanner Nardecchia passed away peacefully with her husband and children by her side on February 11th, 2023 in Houston Texas after a lengthy illness.
Maribeth was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on August 24th, 1957. She graduated from Parkview High School in 1975 and worked for Crest Engineering before moving to Batesville, AR in 1980 where she met her husband, David Nardecchia. They were married in North Little Rock, AR at The Old Mill on April 24th, 1983. She worked for Brown & Root Construction Co as a draftsman for five years and then went back to school at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, AR earning a Mechanical engineering degree on December 17th, 1999. She later received a Non-Traditional Teaching License and taught math at Rural Special in Fox, AR and later at Midland High School in Pleasant Plains, AR where she retired from in June of 2015.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard D. and Mary Tanner; her aunt, Helen Hickey and sister in law, Gail Tanner all of Little Rock, AR. And also preceded in death by three nephews, Jeff Tanner of Little Rock, AR, Richard Alan Tanner Jr. of Forsyth, MO and Holden Thomas Tanner of Clearlake, TX.
Maribeth is survived by her husband, David of the home; her siblings, Dale Tanner and wife, Sarah, Russell Tanner and Richard Tanner and wife, Laura and her sister, Martha Hays and husband, Bob of Bentonville AR. Her children, Shannon Bisbee and husband, Billy of Rio Rancho NM, Paul Nardecchia and wife, Melissa of Lewiston ID and Jordan Kazzee and husband, Tyler of Cave City, AR. Her grandchildren, Caleb Bisbee, Cayla Garcia and husband, Roger and great grand-sons, Elijah Joel Garcia of Cameron, TX, Devin Nardecchia, Derick Nardecchia and Kryiana Nardecchia all of Lewiston, ID and Jayson Joplin and Jaycob Joplin of Cave City, AR. Maribeth is also survived by sixteen nephews and twelve nieces, many cousins and friends, one of which is John and Dee Jeansonne of Ville Platte, LA.
A visitation will be held on February 16th at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. There will be a graveside service on February 17th at 2:00pm at Kyler Cemetery in Southside, AR with her brother-in-law, Bob Hays officiating.
Pallbearers are Dale Tanner, Richard Tanner, Russell Tanner, Lee Earnhart, Jayson Joplin and Jaycob Joplin.
Honorary Pallbearers are Rick Swietet and John Jeansonne.
In Lieu of flowers, you can donate to the National Scleroderma Foundation (www.scleroderma.org), Arthritis Foundation (www.arthritis.org) or Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation (www.houstonmethodist.org/giving).
Sign Guestbook
32 Condolence(s)
Nevada Archer James
Friday, March 17, 2023
Today I learned of Maribeth's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I was acquainted with her when we worked at the power plant construction near Newark, AR. Maribeth was a pleasure to have been acquainted with.
Nick & Katrina Fudge
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
David & Family,
I just saw this. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember working with you both at Brown & Root/Power Plant. Praying for you and your family.
Sharon Sharp
Saturday, February 25, 2023
so sorry for your loss,just know found out about it.our prayers are with the family.
Kathryn Tanner Smith (Aunt Kate)
Saturday, February 18, 2023
I'm so sorry I did not have the opportunity to get to really know Maribeth. I do know that she was a very special person. I am thinking of all of you at this very sad time and remembering you in my prayers. With my love---
Cyndy & Bob Fishman
Friday, February 17, 2023
Dear Uncle David & cousins Shannon, Paul & Jordan along with all the Tanner Family. We are so very sorry about our sweet Aunt Maribeth. In reading all the loving memorials, you can tell she touched so many throughout her lifetime with her belief in education, teaching, coaching and community involvement. Her bright light continues to shine in all of you.
God Bless you all.
Much Love -
Cyndy & Bob in SA
Maria Buen
Thursday, February 16, 2023
David and family,
Prayers to you and Jordan
For your loss.
Maribeth rest in peace may the eternal light shine on you.
Woody Wilson
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Aunt Maribeth will be missed, but thankful she is not suffering and is now with the Lord. Thoughts and prayers to Uncle Dave and his family.
Danny and Pam Trail
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Dear David and family,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife and mother. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
May the Lord hold you in His arms and comfort you. We will be praying for you.
Lola Long
Thursday, February 16, 2023
I am so sorry David, Jordan and all the family for your loss. MaryBeth will be so missed. She was the best coach for those young girls and they all Loved her so much. I will keep all of you in my prayers. Lola Long
John, Cindy, John, and Tyler Wilson
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Dear Uncle Dave and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We had the pleasure of spending time with her during your trip to PA. May you all find peace at this time and cherish all the lovely memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Michele Melton Barnett
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
So many wonderful memories of our softball days. So sorry for the loss of Marybeth. The family is in my thoughts and prayers
Frances Bengtson
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
My condolences to the family. I always she was a sweet woman. May she rest in peace.
Tanya Crea
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Uncle David and Family,
Sending you my sincerest condolences. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow.
Love
Tanya Crea
Patrick Wilson
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Uncle David and family we are so sorry to hear of Maribeth’s passing may she rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Thomas Wilson
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Uncle David so sorry for your loss. We Wish we could be with you in your time of sorrowðŸ™, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Tommy and wife Jenell and sister Donna Crea.
Lena Wilson
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Dear David and family sincerely from the bottom of my heart, so sorry for your loss of Maribeth. My family and I are keeping you in our prayers ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
Catherine Tinin
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
David and Jordan thinking of you and prayers and angels be with your families.
Ron and Sharon Trusty
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
May you all find peace.
Stephen Traeger
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
David and family we’re are so very sorry for your loss.
Love,
Stephen & Kathy Traeger
Bobby & Nancy Hollub
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Uncle David, Shannon, Paul, Jordan and families, we are deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Aunt Maribeth. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. Aunt Maribeth fought a long and hard battle with her illness. We will remember her for her valiant fight to live each day as best she could. She will be dearly missed. May she Rest In Peace free from illness and may she now enjoy her new home in Heaven. God’s blessings to all. ðŸ™ðŸ˜‡âœï¸
Kathy Jones
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Your family is in our prayers. May the LORD comfort you all.
Candace Bennett
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
As always we always think we have time to chat on the past and present, catch up on the ‘who’s doing what’ and where friends and family have gotten to with their lives- but instead an end comes too soon and all the woulda coulda shoulda’s are their and we have to grieve. So sorry to loose you ! I can see you sitting in your kitchen making plans and more plans . Love you
Mike & Judy Barzare
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
We had the pleasure of meeting Dave and Maribeth thru my sister and bnl, Dee and John Jeansonne. We enjoyed many good times together when they came to visit them. Maribeth was a fine woman who you couldnt help but love the more you knew her. Such an intelligent. Fun-loving and kind person. Im praying for Dave and their children and grandchildren, siblings, and her many friends during this most difficult time! Sending our prayers and lots of â¤ï¸!!!
Paul and Sharon Strecket
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
David and children, we’re are so very sorry for your loss. Know that you are in our prayers.
Paul and Sharon Strecker
Richard Nardecchia
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
We all feel very blessed to have this wonderful women as part of our Family. She had a smile and laugh that made every one who knew her feel welcomed. Her wisdom was beyond her years. We will miss you terribly. Thank you for all the happy memories. May the good Lord bless our Uncle, our Cousins, Maribeth's Grand children, and Siblings during this difficult time..You all are in our Hearts,,Sending love and hugs....
Gail Gillmore
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother, Jordan. Hugs and prayers.
Tabitha Ballard
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Wonderful woman. Miss our softball days.
Belinda (Bell) Todd
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
So sorry for your loss. She was a great childhood friend and will be missed by all.
Pam Kitsmiller
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
You will be missed, MB. Loved our days of softball.
Prayers for David, Jordan, Shannon, and Paul and their families.
You fought a good fight. I admired your courage. You will be missed.
Jim and Pam
Aloma Clayton
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Our dear Aunt Maribeth will be missed by all. She was a strong woman and endured a lot to keep her life going. Our love and prayers go out to our dear Uncle David and their family as they work their way through this most sorrowful time.
Judy Branscum
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sibling. Thoughts and prayers are with this wonderful family at this time.
Pam Taylor
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
MB-What a great 3rd baseman they just received. My thoughts are with David and your family.