Mary Kathryn “KAKI” Sain, M.D., 74, of Little Rock, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, with her friends and family by her side. She was born on September 11, 1950, in Dermott, Arkansas, the daughter of Kathryn Virginia Maier Sain and Frank Joseph Sain of McGehee, Arkansas, where she spent her childhood.
Mary, or “Kaki” as she was known by her friends and family, is survived by her niece, Kathryn Anne “Kate” Sain, née Goodson, of Little Rock and her cousins, Marilyn Maier Fincher and Edward Raley Fincher of Little Rock, their son, Edward Raley Maier Fincher and his wife Zoë of Rogers, John Lewis Maier, III, also of Rogers, Virginia “Ginny” Lynn Sain Heiple of Little Rock & Susan “Suzy” Sain Wyeth of Houston, Texas, along with her numerous close friends including Marcia Miller Johnston and Rev. Besty Singleton Snyder of Little Rock.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Melinda Anne Sain.
Dr. Sain was a graduate of McGehee High School, and she attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where she was an active member of Chi Omega Fraternity. She studied medicine at St. George’s University in Grenada and Canterbury, England, and completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York, ultimately building a medical practice specializing in Internal, Integrative and Natural Medicine. She loved life, learning, catching up with friends, music and theater, the piano, and all animals, especially her dogs and her niece Kate’s cats. She was an avid football lover and a diehard fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks. Kaki was a lifelong Methodist and was a member of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church in Little Rock.
Preparations are being made for a Memorial Service to be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Community Pet Ministry of Pinnacle View United Methodist Church in Little Rock or the Diamond State Cat Fanciers (PayPal to pay@diamondstatecats.com).
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas, 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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I’m so sorry to hear of Dr. Sain’s passing. I was a longtime patient and we became friends through our love of our Hogs. We of course, thought we could “coach”. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Cary and I send condolences to Kate and her other family members.
Dr. Sain was such a wonderful person and physician. Prayers of comfort to all family and friends during this time.
Dr Sain was my favorite doctor because she always listened and wanted to help. I hope other doctors will imitate her in their profession because it is so special and rare in that profession
KaKi was a dear woman. I always enjoyed her in McGehee and loved her parents and sister.
Dr. Sain was a beautiful soul and wonderful doctor. I will miss our talks and her insight. I am sending prayers to all of her family as you celebrate her life.
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