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Margaret Cheves Obituary

Cheves, Margaret A.
89, of Phoenix, Arizona, since 1946, passed away May 12, 2011. She was born December 20, 1921, in Texas. She was retired from Madison Elementary School District. Her husband of 57 years, Harley, and her grandson, Jeff Rivera, predeceased her. Margaret is survived by her daughters, Cornelia Bridge (Syd) and Celia Edwards (Russ). Grandchildren, Lauren Bridge, Kristen Bridge, Natalie Geise and Lisa Berteaux also survive. In addition, she has four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 16, 2011, at 1:00pm, with the Funeral Service to follow at 2:00pm at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on May 15, 2011.

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May 15, 2011

To the Family of Margaret A. Cheves, know that she was loved by everyone. Always a kiind word and Hearty "HOWDY" greeted you at the front door of her home. I will always remember the Tall Slim Woman who came to the door and "ASKED" Button, you sure have grown, what in the world took you so long to get here? We Love You and Miss you. Rest Now, your work on this Earth is through.
Button and Judy Poole (Yuma,az)

Celia Edwards

May 15, 2011

Mom, you are now resting in peace and gone Home to be with Daddy, Jeff and your Mama. We will meet again one day, until then I will miss you.

Love you,
xoxo

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