Marguerite Schneck Burgin

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Cato Historic Church and Cemetery, Inc.
149 Cato Road
Sherwood, AR  72120
Marguerite Schneck Burgin

of Little Rock, AR

September 18, 1937 - February 11, 2019

Marguerite Schneck Burgin, 81, died peacefully at home in Little Rock, February 11, 2019. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin September 18, 1937 to Albert O. Schneck and Appolonia Jones Schneck. She spent her childhood there and graduated from University of Wisconsin then received her Masters Degree in Social Work at Columbia University in New York.

She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Stewart H. Bill Burgin; her two nieces, Judy Wood Mintz of Chicago, IL and Betsy Wood (Tom) of Madison, WI; nephew, James S. Wood, also of Madison; a step-daughter Emily Burgin Roberts, and step-son John Burgin, PhD. of North Little Rock. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Janis Schneck Wood.

Marguerite worked as a Social Worker in the inner city of St. Louis before coming to Little Rock where she served for many years as clinical director at Youth Home, Inc. In 1986 she worked as a social worker at Royal Air Force Upper Heyford Airbase in Oxford, England, UK. Then, returning to Little Rock, she established her own practice as a psychotherapist. Her use of dream therapy and analysis in her practice and after her retirement was well recognized throughout the state and beyond. She led book studies and dream groups for many spiritual seekers over the years.

Second Presbyterian Church in Little Rock, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive, was an important part of her life, having served many years there as an Elder, Sunday School Teacher, and choir member. After cremation, her funeral will be there on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at 3:00 PM with a reception following at the church. A private burial will be at a later date at Cato Historic Church and Cemetery, Inc. at 14000 Frenchman Mountain Road, Sherwood, AR.

In lieu of flowers, tax deductible donations (501 C-13), may be made to the corporation for building and cemetery maintenance and mailed to Roger Harrell, Treasurer, 149 Cato Road, Sherwood, AR 72120.

Funeral arrangements are by Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 JFK Blvd, North Little Rock, AR 72116.

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Robbie Thomas-Knight & Jay Bradford
Little Rock, AR
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Thursday, February 14, 2019

Marguerite Schneck when I first knew her and then happily married Bill Burgin. Has it been 34 years. Bill, Jay and I send our respect and condolences. We were young therapists together and great friends. I remember going to many workshops together. Soon she was doing the workshops and helping many people with her insight, wisdom and intuition. A great loss to our community, I send loving thoughts about her. Robbie

Tom Madding
Little Rock, AR
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Thursday, February 14, 2019

Bill, I am so sorry to learn of Marguerite's passing. Although we haven't seen each other in recent years, I still remember fondly our association when we were in the insurance business. Also, I was fortunate to be one of Marguerite's patients years ago when help was needed.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

Tom Madding

Debbie Erwin
Buffalo, NY
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Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Marguerite was truly a spiritual mentor. Her friendship, love and dream work guidance means the world to me. She was instrumental in helping make the decision for David and I to move to Buffalo and to begin my career at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. I am assured that she is happily living a new life on the other side and I look forward to “hearing from her” in her new spiritual role. Blessings and prayers to you Bill.

Jim Morris
North Little Rock, AR
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Wednesday, February 13, 2019

We will miss Marguerite so much. I'm so happy my quartet got to sing for her birthday, recently.

Douglas E Young, M.D.
CONWAY, AR
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Wednesday, February 13, 2019

My sincere condolences to Bill & family.
Marguerite & I were Elders together at Grace Presbyterian Church, L.R. and friends later at Second Presbyterian Church, L.R.
A wonderful thoughtful, kind and compassionate person. She will be missed by all her friends and patients.