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Margaret Varble

Eldred |

Margaret Elizabeth Varble, 91, of Eldred, died Saturday, October 20, 2018, at Calhoun Nursing and Rehab Center in Hardin.

She was born August 8, 1927, in Greene County, the daughter of O. Flim and Violette Gibbs Williams. She married Richard S. Varble on June 1, 1947, in Eldred, and he preceded her in death on September 20, 1995.

Margaret is survived by a daughter, Karen Sue (John) Roundcount of Eldred; two grandchildren, Whitney (Justin) McIver of Jerseyville, and Keegan (Lyndsey) Roundcount of Eldred; a great granddaughter, Cecily McIver; a sister, Louise (John) Siemer of Alton; a brother, John Victor Williams of Yelm, WA; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends she loved dearly.

She was preceded in death by a brother Ed Williams.

Margaret graduated from Carrollton High School. She then helped the War Effort with the Red Cross. She taught at the South Lincoln School in Eldred and later worked at numerous retail stores in the area. In her more recent years she worked at the State Bank of Eldred and retired after 33 years. She was a member of the Eldred American Legion Ladies Auxiliary for 69 years.

Margaret was a cancer survivor, had a kind heart, loved flowers, shopping, fashion and pop culture. She enjoyed spending time with her family and cooking delicious meals and heavenly cakes and pies.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at Eldred Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In honor of her enjoyment in feeding others donations in her memory may be made to the food bank of your choice. Margaret’s family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at Calhoun Nursing Center for their amazing kindness and care.

Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.Airsman-Hires.com.


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