Margaret Anne Davis

Margaret Anne Davis, age 89, Republic, passed away peacefully in her home, Tuesday, August 14, 2012, after a six-month battle with cancer. She was born on December 29, 1922, to William Noah and Della (Didion) Freeman, in Billings, Mo. She married Maxie J. O'Neal in 1941, and to this marriage was born one daughter, Carol Ann O'Neal. They lived in Republic at the time of Max's death, after he was wounded in WWII. She married Howard Leroy Davis in 1947 and to this union was born Robert Leroy and Jean Elaine. Margaret and Howard operated the Davis Hatchery and other businesses in Republic. Margaret was employed by Greene County Family Services for many years and retired from there in 1985.

Margaret loved God and became a Christian as a child. She learned to play the piano at church in Billings and began playing hymns for church when she was very young. She has always been active in the churches where she went, teaching Sunday School, playing the piano, and other activities. For many years she has been a faithful member of Westside Christian Church in Republic, where she played piano and helped with bookkeeping in past years.

Music was always a big part of her life. Family was very important to her. She was thankful for church and all the wonderful friends and people that have come into her life.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Howard, in 1997. She is survived by her children; Carol Schatz and husband John, Robert Davis and wife Pam, Jeanie Day and husband Dale; a sister Beverly Peraza; nine grandchildren; two step grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren and step great grandchildren; a one great, great grandchild; plus many other beloved family and friends.

The funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M. Friday, August 17, 2012 in Westside Christian Church at Republic. There will be a visitation 6-8 p.m. Thursday, August 16.

If desired, contributions can be made to the Westside Christian Church building fund.

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