Margaret Marie Stewart, 87, Springfield, MO made her transition on February 7, 2011.
Margaret was born January 10, 1924 in Paragould, Arkansas the daughter of Noel Earnest and Margaret (Maggie) Mae Williams. She was united in marriage to J.D. Stewart on December 31, 1940.
After moving to Springfield, Margaret worked at Heer’s Department Store, Crank’s Drug Co. (Advertising), Springfield Newspaper and retired from Ramey’s Supermarket after 21 years as Advertising Coordinator.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, J.D. Stewart, her daughter Brenda Wallis, her parents, 6 sisters and 3 brothers.
She is survived by her son John Noel Stewart (Ely, MN); 3 grandsons, Ichiro Stewart (Ely, MN), Shawn Wallis and wife Mary Jo (Independence, KS) and Shane Wallis and wife Janis (Harrison, AR); 2 granddaughters Shannon Decker and husband Kent (Harrison, AR) and Michelle Usher (Lawrenceville, GA); 10 great grandchildren and one great-great grandson; and many special friends.
Funeral services will be at 3:00 pm Saturday, February 12, 2011, at Greenlawn Funeral Home South.
Her body will be cremated and buried at National Cemetery with her late husband at a later date.
Friends may call from 6:30-8:00 pm on Friday, February 11, 2011, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ Church Unity or the Boys Ranch.Arrangements have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home South.