of Conway,
December 15, 1934 - May 28, 2014
Camilla Marr defined grace and poise for many who knew her. She had an infectious laugh, boundless energy and a perfectionist streak that ensured her dinner parties were always gourmet and her friends' cocktail glasses were never empty. She was a great storyteller, who could regale a crowd with yarns ranging from her youth chopping cotton to the perils of selling real estate during a recession.
Camilla Fay Raymond was born December 15th, 1934, to Malvern Columbus Raymond and Florence Mabel (Sanders) Raymond in the Tip/Beards community of Woodruff County.
After leaving her hometown near Augusta, Camilla earned an education degree from Arkansas State Teachers College (now UCA). While at Teacher's, Camilla married Bill Brittenum and they had a daughter, Ann Marie.
Camilla married artist and Hendrix Art professor Don Marr in 1961. They built their lives and home together on Lake Beaverfork in Conway. They enjoyed the water, picnicking, fishing, focusing on family and friends, Don's painting and Hendrix.
In the mid '70s, Camilla began to explore her own professional endeavors in both teaching and real estate. She served as president of the Conway Board of Realtors in 1990 and was awarded realtor of the year. As a leader in the local real estate community, she was known for promoting realtor education and a professional image for the industry. As a lifetime member of the Century 21 Million Dollar Club, Camilla was known for promoting professional standards. Her conduct in personal and business activities was based upon a sense fairness, honesty and integrity.
Camilla Marr loved her family ''the most,'' enjoyed playing bridge with dear friends, singing along to show tunes while frying chicken in the kitchen and waltzing with Don at the Conway Country Club where they were a fixture on the dance floor for a generation.
Camilla passed away peacefully at her home on May 28th, 2014.
She is survived by her children: Ann Brittenum and husband Gary Hearne of Eureka Springs, Allison Marr of Little Rock, Holly Marr of Conway, and Duke Marr of New York, NY; her stepdaughter Adrienne Sergeant of Irving, TX; her grandchildren: Jules Hearne of Kansas City, Penelope Hearne of Chicago, Julia Lee McGill of Little Rock and Ryan Sergeant of Irving, TX; her siblings: Pat Jackson of Kerrville, TX, James Raymond of Blytheville, and Penny Stanley of Augusta. Additionally, she is survived by cherished caregivers: Rebecca Greer and Debra Boyd. She will also be remembered by her many friends and family from Augusta and Conway.
Visitation will be at the Marr home in Conway on Friday from 4:00-7:00 PM. A memorial service to honor Camilla will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday morning at Greene Chapel on the campus of Hendrix College. Memorials may be made to the Don and Camilla Art Scholarship at Hendrix College, http://hendrix.edu/giving/marrfund, 1600 Washington Avenue, Conway, AR 72032. Arrangements are by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway (501) 327-7727.
I am so sorry to hear about Camilla. She was a beautiful girl and woman and seemed to have had a good life. I'm glad for that. I grew up in Augusta with her and Pat and spent time on the Raymond farm. My deepest sympathy to all her family. Jean Marie.
Duke and Family:
I was so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. When your dad used to talk about her, he always glowed. When I met her, I understood why. Both of them are missed.
You and your family are in my thoughts.
AnDi
Camilla has a special place in my heart. I will always remember her with love. She was a special person. I miss all of you and have you in my thoughts.
I was so sorry to read of Camilla's death in the paper, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Camilla was a sweet beautiful person. she will be missed.
Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Camilla was a beautiful lady.
We will always remember Camilla with love.
Allison,
You and your family are in my prayers.
So sorry for your loss.
My thoughts are with you all during this time of loss. Much love to you!
So sorry for your loss, and praying for family
Always the pretty one! My heartfelt sympathy to all the friends (one could not count them) and family. I am here if there is anything I can do to from Augusta. Just let me know. So sorry for the loss.
Our hearts and love go out to each of you during Mrs. Marr's life celebration. May the memories be full of smiles, as you try to embrace this difficult time. We are thinking of you all and are very sorry for the loss of your Mom.
Group hug,
Annette and Lynn
Holly and family - I'm so sorry to read of your dear mother's passing. You're all in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Eric
Dear Marr Family, David and I are thinking of you all at this sad time. We'll never forget how much we enjoyed getting to know Camilla on our trip to Italy with the Hendrix group. She was strong, beautiful and fun loving. Don was so in love with her always. Together they created a beautiful family. You can take comfort in the fact that they were extremely proud of you all.
She was a wonderful lady. She and Don were a great couple.
Cathy and Tom Goodwin
Your family is in our thoughts and our prayers as you say goodbye to this phenomenal lady.
What a privilege to have known this beautiful person. Janis Banister