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Margaret Elahi Roy

1935 - 2018

Margaret Elahi Roy obituary, 1935-2018, Monroe, LA

BORN

1935

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe

1200 Lamy Lane

Monroe, Louisiana

Margaret Roy Obituary

Margaret Elahi Roy

Monroe - Funeral services for Margaret Elahi Roy will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 19, 2018 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Reverend Lynn Malone officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial.

Mrs. Margaret Elahi Roy, a devoted wife, loved her family, gardening, knitting, and loved teaching her students. She was born on October 13, 1935 and passed away on January 15, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Benjamin Roy.

Margaret was born in Sialkot, Pakistan into a family of seven siblings. She graduated from Kinnaird College in Lahore, Pakistan receiving a Bachelors of Science in Mathematics. Margaret was a pioneer in her conservative family, being the only member in her family who received a college degree. She married in 1966 to John Benjamin Roy. She taught school at Lucie Harrison High School for girls after graduation. She eventually got the post of Head Mistress at the high school and served faithfully for seventeen years.

On July 3, 1979, Margaret Roy moved to America along with her husband and three children. In America, she taught high school math at Carroll High School in Monroe, Louisiana for twenty one years. She was liked by students because of her devotion to teaching. Margaret worked hard in her new found home in America. She was a mother, home maker, and school teacher. She had a strong work ethic for often times she worked two jobs. She would even teach summer school every year to earn extra for her family. Margaret used to tell her children that as long as she had blood running through her veins she would work. Margaret lived her life at her own terms despite being from a very conservative society. She was head-strong, independent in thought, and uncompromising in her beliefs. Margaret's defining traits were kindness and generosity. She never shied away from giving even when she did not have much to give. Margaret never met a person she did not like because she always looked at the positive side of an individual. She instilled these values in her children, especially hard work and generosity. She leaves a legacy of successful children and a plethora of students who remember her with fondness as their beloved math teacher.

She is survived by her children, Saqib Roy and his wife, Humaira Roy, Sadaf Ruth Shaw and her husband, Waseem Shaw, and Samer Roy, MD and his wife, Uzma Roy. Her grandchildren include Sarah Roy, Rebecca Roy, Jonathan Roy, Zachary Shaw, Jadon Roy, Samantha Roy, Joshua Roy, Luke Shaw, Jason Roy, and Sienna Roy. Her surviving siblings include, Marcella Mall and Marcus Elahi. She is also survived by sister-in-laws, Venus Elahi, Parveen Roy, and Violet Roy; brother-in-laws, James Roy, Jacob Roy, and Justin Roy.

Pallbearers will be Saqib Roy, Samer Roy, Waseem Shaw, Jacob Roy, Ahsan Henry, Solomon Douglas, and Roger Elahi.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

Kilpatrick Funeral Home

Monroe, Louisiana

Published by The News Star from Jan. 17 to Jan. 19, 2018.
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Awesome mother and a great math teacher

Doris Whitty

School

January 11, 2023

I will never forget her kindness toward me and my family nor will I forget the delicious lunches we used to share when she carried me home with her for lunch. I thought she was a great cook. It was always hot and spicy. I miss her and I loved her dearly.

We had a lot of fun together while working at Carroll High under Principal Julian Gray.

Carrie W Simon

Friend

January 12, 2022

Mrs. Roy was my friend always. We shared many cherished moments in her home, in my home, and on the job at Carroll High School. We truly loved her for the beautiful and loving friend, mother, wife, teacher, and individual she was. I share your tremendous loss.
Always remember how proud she was of her children and grandchildren. She was happy to share vacations with the whole family. She was a joy to know.

Carrie W Simon

Carrie Simon

January 11, 2021

Mrs Roy left a beautiful legacy in her family. She may be absent from the earth but her remembrance will always be in our hearts.

Doris Whitty

Friend

January 11, 2020

I do remember Mrs. Roy with that ANGEL of a smile she would share with the students, parents, and staff of Carroll High School. Take your rest now Job well done. Praying for the Comforter to comfort your family at this time.


Linda Douzart Williams

January 19, 2018

Ms. Roy was awesome math teacher. Thank you for being so loving and caring

Marilyn Jackson

January 18, 2018

Wallace Family

January 18, 2018

Wow what an awesome woman and Mother and Math Teacher she was. I will miss her beautiful smile and kind words. She taught one of my 8 children and would always ask me how is your smart son. I would say he's fine and he had a great teacher. RIP Mrs Roy

Doris Wallace-Whitty

January 18, 2018

Roy children,
Your mom was a dedicated teacher at Carroll High School and a wonderful friend to me and my family; very generous. She was extremely proud of each of you and your accomplishments. I miss her smile and her enthusiasm; a very loving person. May God bless each of you.

Carrie W. Simon

January 18, 2018

My gracefull teacher
Dhondon gy humain mulkon mulkon
Milne ke nahi nayyab hai hum

rukhsana waseem

January 18, 2018

May God bless your family. She was a strong leader and she made a life long impact on her students.

Brenda S. Williams

January 18, 2018

Our beautiful teacher such a big loss

Dhondo gay humien mulkon mulkon,milnien ke nahi nayyab hain hum

rukhsana waseem

January 18, 2018

Take your rest now. You were an angel to many. You will be remembered for your caring spirit. My sincere condolences to your family. Rest Well Ms. Roy. Best summer school teacher ever 83' RIP

Sonia L. Green

January 18, 2018

She was a responsible and hard work teacher,a gorgeous persnality and a kind lady.May she rest in peace,ameen

rukhsana waseem

January 18, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Candice Garrett

January 17, 2018

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

SUE ANN

January 17, 2018

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