Mary Lazenby Obituary

Mary Margaret Lazenby, 89, went to be with her heavenly Father on Friday morning, April 21, 2023, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Mary was born in Prescott, Arkansas, on December 18, 1933 to Rev. Fred L. and Willie Belle Anderson Arnold. She attended Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas. She then met her husband, the late Dr. A. Wayne Lazenby. They were married in Little Rock, Arkansas on December 8, 1956. After a brief stint in Orange, California, where Dr. Lazenby served in U. S. Navy, they relocated to Dumas, Arkansas, where the couple started their family and Dr. Lazenby practiced medicine. After Dr. Lazenby's passing, Mary and her three children relocated to Little Rock, Arkansas. Mary completed her education degree at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. A bright light among her colleagues, Mary was employed at Pulaski Bank in Little Rock and later worked at Fellowship Bible Church in Little Rock. Later, during her "retirement" years, her love for people and her Savior took her to Wroclaw, Poland, where she served as a missionary. In Poland, she served at camps for Polish women. After participating in several short-term mission projects in Poland, Mary committed to a longer-term residency in Poland, working at Evangelical School of Theology in Wroclaw. Mary enjoyed learning the Polish language and thoroughly immersed herself in Polish culture. Upon returning to Little Rock, Mary remained an active member of the Fellowship Bible Church congregation, enjoyed participating in her community group and her Dinners for Eight group and enjoyed time with her family and beloved grandchildren. Mary's love for and devotion to her family was unmatched. She is survived by her three children, Mary Kay Lazenby Lieblong, Paul Lazenby, and Dr. John (Amy) Lazenby; her grandchildren: Joshua (Shannon) Lieblong, Carrie Lieblong (Micah) Roeder, Caroline Lazenby, Ian Lazenby, Andrew Lazenby, and Claire Lazenby; and three great-grandchildren. In addition, she is survived by a brother, the Rev. Fred H. (Jane) Arnold. Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. A. Wayne Lazenby; her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Fred L. Arnold, and a brother, Rev. Joe E. (Helen) Arnold. Funeral services will be held in the chapel at Fellowship Bible Church, Little Rock, on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 10 am. Visitation will be held following the service. Memorial donations may be directed to Alzheimer's Arkansas or Fellowship Bible Church, Little Rock, AR 72223