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Margaret Shahid Obituary
Margaret was born into a Lebanese family on October 20, 1922, in Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Auburn University and married the love of her life, Ernest Shahid, in February of 1941. A few years later she visited Destin with a friend and quickly fell in love a second time. At age 27 she packed her family and became the inspiration for her husband as he went on to become a visionary developer and later earned the title "Father of Tourism" in Destin. Together, these two bet on their dreams and won.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents Abraham and Maude Pharo, husband Ernest Wadere Shahid, sons Ernest Wadere Shahid, Jr. and William Mark Shahid, brothers Fred and Ernest Pharo, and grandson Ryan Shahid.
Her parents instilled in her Christian values, loyalty, and love of family. Margaret is survived by her sons Wayne Shahid and wife Pam, Cary Shahid, Marilyn Shahid; twin daughters Lisa and husband Lamar Hill and Lynda and husband Mark Hollan of Atlanta, Georgia; four grandchildren Kim Shahid, Lauren Hollan, Brian Hollan, and Slade Shahid, and many nieces and nephews and loved ones.
Margaret enjoyed a successful career in real estate sales and interior design. She was a wonderful wife and mother and through that her memories will be carried on in the legacy of love, which is now in the lives of everyone she touched.
The family is holding a private service, followed by a celebration of life for family and friends at the Ocean Club at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the staff at Destin Healthcare for taking such good care of Margaret in her last years.
Flowers are welcome to Saint Mary Catholic Church in Fort Walton Beach or donations are accepted to the charity of your choice.
You may express condolences to the family and sign the guestbook at www.heritagegardensfuneralhome.com. Heritage Gardens Funeral Home of Niceville is entrusted with the arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Mrs. Melissa Shahid
July 19, 2016
RIP Mrs. Shahid
Alayne Smith
July 19, 2016
I am sending my Love and Prayers on the Wings of Angels, to be with everyone in the Shahid family at this time of sorrow. She was a beautiful and strong woman.. May She be at rest and eternal peace in the Arms of Our Lord Jesus Christ..
July 18, 2016
please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. May the scripture in Romans 15:13 be comforting to you and May the peace of God continue to be with you as He provides Solace during your time of grief. Sincerely Bob and Jeannie from Orlando Florida
wade shahid
July 18, 2016
God Bless you Ant Margaret.
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Amy Snyder
July 18, 2016
I had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Shahid on one of my many visits to Destin with her granddaughter, Kim, who is one of my dearest friends. The entire Shahid family has always been so welcoming and I will especially remember Mrs. Shahid's love for style and warm personality. My condolences to Kim, Wayne, Pam and the rest of the Shahid family.
Phil & Pat Brogden
July 18, 2016
We are truly sorry to hear about Margaret, our condolences to the family.
Grant Blackwell
July 18, 2016
Kim Shahid, granddaughter is part of our extended family and I wish all of the Shahids peace and grace in their celebration of life for Mrs. Margaret .
Myra Ourso
July 18, 2016
I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Shahid, she was a wonderful person. I have known the Family for years; they were all very nice people. I am sorry,Pam and Wayne, she was a special person.
Marilyn Cameron
July 18, 2016
My heartfelt condolence to the Family of "Mrs S", we will miss her gracious Southern charm, her friendship and love of life. God broke the mold when he made Miss Margaret..she was one of a kind... Mr & Mrs. "S" together again.
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