Marette Stiritz Obituary
We are sad to announce that on July 8, 2025, at the age of 93, Marette Stiritz of Conway, Arkansas passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marette Stiritz to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Delos McCauley and Lucyle McCauley. She is survived by: her husband John Stiritz; her brothers, Delos Mac, Danny and David; and her children, Chuck Jackson, Retta Zumwalt and Shelia Jackson. She is also survived by three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Monday, July 14th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church (1610 Prince St, Conway, AR 72034). A funeral service was held on Monday, July 14th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church of Conway, AR (1610 Prince St, Conway, AR 72034). A graveside service was held on Monday, July 14th 2025 at 4:00 PM at the Graceland Cemetery.
She received nationwide recognition for her contributions to the teaching of English grammar, American short story, English novel, American modern poetry, and composition writing.
