She was a retired music instructor, longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Monticello and was the first female member of the Monticello Rotary Club. Mrs. Bond was a graduate of Monticello High School and Arkansas A&M College (Now UAM) where she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English. She was a former homecoming queen at both Monticello High School and Arkansas A&M College.
She then obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and also attended the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music where she was working on her Masters degree. Mrs. Bond taught at both the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville's Music Department and Monticello High School.
She began playing music for the First Presbyterian Church in Monticello when she was only 12 years old. She later played for the First Baptist Church for many years and has played the organ at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home for four generations of the Stephenson-Dearman family dating back to the early 1930's.
Mrs. Bond was the recipient of the Arkansas State Music Teachers Association's Teacher Of The Year Award in 1987 and the University of Arkansas at Monticello Alumni Association's Achievement and Merit Award in 1992, along with numerous other music awards and achievements throughout the years. Her warm smile and patient manner have endeared her to scores of young people over the years as she has touched the lives of so many.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Elza Clifton Bond, Jr. of Monticello.
Condolences(27)
Hubert Clifton
DeLand, FL Saturday, August 20, 2011 A little late, but I just found the obit. A class mate through Monticello High School and Arkansas A & M. What a good friend over 78 years. I will miss her.Dane Hall
Bryant, AR Sunday, April 24, 2011 Mrs. Bond was one of the sweetest people I have ever known. My mother thought so much of her as well, and I am sure they have been reunited in Heaven. In fact, if Heaven has a Music Club, they are no doubt both involved.BOB BOYD
ATLANTA, GA Thursday, April 14, 2011 I LOVE HER MUSIC TALENT. THIS WONDERFUL LADY WILL BE MISSED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.I HAVE A RECORDING OF HER PLAYING THE ORGAN AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH THAT I FREQUENTLY PLAY.
I GIVE MY CONDOLENCE TO HER HUSBAND AND MANY FRIENDS.
BOB
Janice and Fred Taylor
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Dear Judge Bond, Janice and I were deeply saddened to learn of Mrs. Bond's passing. Our friendship with the two of you will be among our most cherished memories. We can't know how you feel because your loss is so personal, but you are in our thoughts and prayers. For your generous support of the University and your personal support of my being named a Paul Harris Fellow, I will always be grateful. Fred TaylorAndy & Terrie and Jean Briant
Monticello, AR Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Judge Bond: Condolences on the loss of Mrs. Bond. She was very loved and will be missed by many. May God bless and comfort you in this sad time.Guylene Wood Smith
Hamilton, OH Tuesday, April 12, 2011 I have thought of Mrs. Bond so often. She was a wonderful Choral Director at Monticello High School, where I attended. I also took Piano lessons from her. In fact, she was one of my favorite teachers. I am so sorry.Janet (Cheatham) Sinks
Mount Vernon, IL Monday, April 11, 2011 Marjorie Mae Bond made a lasting impression on me as I studied piano with her as a junior high student and later studied with one of her former students at the University of Arkansas. I know that I am the pianist, Music Therapist, and music teacher I am today because of her. My sympathy is with you, Judge Bond.Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Monday, April 11, 2011 Judge Bond,You will be in my constant thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Mrs. Bond was a very sweet and kind lady and will be missed by me as well as many others. Our church family has lost a sweet soul, but our God has gained another angel.
Love, Paige
Nancy Early
MOnticello, AR Monday, April 11, 2011 You will be missed so much. You have left a legacy of beautiful music for all of us to enjoy. I can hear those beautiful chords and runs as you and my mother played together many, many years.Jeff & Donna Cheatham
Russellville, AR Monday, April 11, 2011 Clifton: We have many happy memories of our years in Monticello and the piano lessons that Marjorie Mae gave our daughter, Janet. She challenged her music talent and brought out the gift God had given her. We share in your sorrow and loss, but so grateful for God's promises during this Easter season.Brenda Noble
Monticello, AR Monday, April 11, 2011 Jude Bond I am so very sorry for your loss and I pray that God give you the comfort that only He can provide. Your wife Mrs. Margie was a wonderful person and God's love shone through her in everything she did. She will be missed by you and others, myself included, that loved her I pray that God strengthen you through this time of loss. Know that I will be thinking and praying for you.Brenda Noble
Rev. & Mrs. Shay Gillespie10
Monticello, AR Monday, April 11, 2011 Judge Bond: We extend our deepest sympathy in the lost of your wife. But remember earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. We will keep you in our prayers.PAT SAVAGE
MONTICELLO, AR Monday, April 11, 2011 So sorry for the loss of Mrs. Bond. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Rob Shrock
Portland, OR Sunday, April 10, 2011 I'm at a loss for words. You are one of the most influential persons in my life. I am a true musician simply because of you. I will always love and respect you and your memory.Evelyn Baker
Mountain Home, AR Sunday, April 10, 2011 I was so sorry to hear of Marjorie Mae's passsing. She was one of my dearest friends. What a joy it was to play organ and piano together for over 20 years at FBC. She blessed and inspired so many people with her wonderful talent and sweet spirit. She will help to make the courts of heaven ring! May the Lord bless and comfort you in this time of sorrow.Evelyn
Janice McAllister
Hot Springs Village, AR Sunday, April 10, 2011 Judge Bond, What a dear and beautiful lady Marjorie Mae Bond! She was my mentor and dear friend whom I dearly loved. She will be missed by all and has touched so many lives in such a beautiful way. Know I am thinking and praying for you at this time. She is with God and yet you were such a dear husband to her. With sympanthy and love, Janice Gladden McAllister.Kay & Gary Crook
Monticello, AR Sunday, April 10, 2011 Mrs. Bond was such a beautiful lady. We always enjoyed seeing her. You are in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.Kay & Gary Crook
Gail Arnold Wood
Little Rock, AR Sunday, April 10, 2011 I have thought of Mrs. Bond so many times through the years. I still wish that I had practiced more to take full advantage of her excellent teaching. What good training we got there in Monticello and at First Baptist Church!Thank you, Mrs. Bond. You have certainly touched many lives. My condolences to Judge Bond. He never missed a recital, that I know of.
Sharon Hoppers Barnes
Naples, FL Sunday, April 10, 2011 Mr. Bond, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. May God give you strength in your time of sorrow.Billy Jean (McBride) Horne
Mahtomedi, MN Sunday, April 10, 2011 My deepest sympathy for your loss. Memories of Arkansas A&M are fresher than where I put my glasses this morning and knowing both you and Marjorie are among the most pleasant. She was a talented, friendly lady. I am glad I was fortunate to know you both.Billy Jean
Kermit C. Moss
Monticello, AR Sunday, April 10, 2011 A great lady! My condolences to her family.Susan McClain Musick
Monticello, AR Sunday, April 10, 2011 Mrs. Bond was my piano teacher for several years. She certainly touched many lives and inspired us to use our talents in the area of music. Condolences to Mr. Bond.Billy George and Jean West
Pine Bluff, AR Sunday, April 10, 2011 Mr. Clifton our prayers go out to you during this time of your loss. She will be missed by all of those who knew her. May the Grace of God be with you now and continually. You are in our prayers.Carole (Doss-Johns) Rushing
Woodlawn, CA Saturday, April 9, 2011 Please accept my sincere condolences. Though I haven't seen you since we were on Options Board of Directors together, I do remember when I was young and the two of you would come to the farm. I know how much my parents, E. P. and Lucy Doss, thought of your parents and of the two of you.Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult of times.
Carole (Doss-Johns) Rushing
Wrenetta Carr
Monticello, CO Saturday, April 9, 2011 Mrs. Bond was a wonderful teacher. She taught me so many things not only about music, but about life. She will always hold a special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with Judge Bond.Bill & Kay Gibson
Lake Jackson, TX Saturday, April 9, 2011 Clifton: May you take comfort knowing: "God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.Sorry we could not make it. Bill and Kay
Revelation 21:3-4
It Sorry we could not make it for the funeral.
Steve A. Davis
Monticello, AR Saturday, April 9, 2011 Mrs. Bond has always had a special place in my heart!She taught me many things about music and the love of it. I have missed hearing her play and now know that there is a Grand Piano loaded with gold being played in heaven. Her talent and her love of teaching will reach on for many years.