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Mary Posner Obituary
Mary Elizabeth Posner, 93, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, under the care of Gentiva Hospice. Born in Poughkeepsie, New York, on January 16, 1932, to Joe Caldwell-Peabody and Gisela Perrine, Mary lived a full and joyful life surrounded by family and friends.
She worked in quality control in the electronics industry and was known for her dedication and attention to detail. Mary enjoyed gardening, arts and crafts, shopping, going on adventures, and spending time at flea markets.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Theodore Crawford Posner; sons Brian and Ted Posner; daughter Kathleen Westfall; and sister Amy Raney; brothers Joe and Bill Peabody.
Mary is survived by her daughter Diane Moix (Michael Peter); grandchildren Gabrielle Elyse Holmes (Spencer), Josef Lee Mathes, Lisa Kathleen Mathes, Ashley Zimowski (Stephen), Lyndsey Fink (Jared), and Cesar Posner; great-grandchildren Tidus Lee Cox, Benjamin Zimowski, David Zimowski, and Jackson Fink; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family who loved her dearly.
A visitation will be held from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Friday, November 21, 2025 at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home (1921 Main Street). Interment will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025 at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery- please check back for the time to be posted.
Mary will be remembered for her warm spirit, creativity, and love for family.
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Upcoming Events
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Memorial service
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Smith Family Funeral Home - North Little Rock
1921 Main St, North Little Rock, AR 72114
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