Birth date: May 27, 1937 Death date: May 21, 2023
Margot Martin unexpectedly passed away from natural causes in her home in Fayetteville on Sunday, May 21, 2023. She led a very active life. Her calendar was filled with social engagements involving dear friends and volunteer work Read Obituary
Ms. Martin was my favorite high school teacher. I had her for as much Spanish as possible and also for a year of Latin. She was an outstanding teacher and just a wonderful, steadying influence on me throughout high school. I went on to major in Spanish, heavily influenced by Ms. Martin’s love for the language and culture. I am sorry for your loss and hope that your memories of her will be a comfort to you.
I was in Mrs. Martin’s Spanish class at Woodland Jr High during her first year of teaching in the Fayetteville School District. How well I recall the first day of class when she confessed that when her husband came home to tell her they were moving, she had to ask, “Where on earth is Arkansas?” Her innovative teaching methods and insistence that we converse only in Spanish made her class both a delight and irksome (but enjoyable) challenge, and cemented my love of the Spanish language that I continued to study throughout my years at FHS. Though I was only privileged to have been her student for the single year, she never failed to greet me warmly whenever our paths crossed in later years, most often in the last decade at Fayetteville Public Education Foundation events, an organization she strongly supported. The bond of language that she helped so many of us forge with our Latino neighbors is a rich heritage we students will always treasure, as well as the fond memories of a teacher who truly cared.
I am so sorry for your loss. I have always been so impressed with Margot and especially her CASA work. My thoughts are with you at this time.
The largest amount of time I spent with her was walking in the woods talking about the Love of God and the wonders of nature. I am so thankful for those hours that we spent as explorers.
I thought the world of both Margot and Duncan and it was my pleasure to work with them at Wells Fargo Advisors. Margot loved the symphony as I did so we went together occasionally. And she was just always so cheerful. Janice Stanesic
I loved Margot. She was such a steady, thoughtful person. Her presence in our bookclub will be missed. The last conversation I had with her a few months ago focused on James and her joy at getting to spend some time with him. Wishing you all the peace that passes understanding. Trudy Karnes
Duncan, her husband, was a potter friend, so I met her because of him. Her care of him through his last days was a testament to her faith. After he passed, she & we potters would get together for coffee for coffee or lunch. She was so very gracious and interesting. We will miss her every day.
