Margaret L. Wilson
Margaret Lois Wilson, 98, longtime resident of Indianapolis, died in Frankenmuth, MI on June 1, 2021. Margaret was born March 25, 1923 near Wolcott, IN to John Alexander and Rosa Mae (Morehead) Wilson. Graduating from Wolcott High School in 1941, she then received her BA in elementary education from Manchester College (1945) and her master’s degree from Butler University (1949). In 1952 she did post graduate work at Columbia University.
As an elementary teacher for over four decades, from 1945 until her retirement in 1990, hundreds of students in the Speedway Public Schools benefited from Miss Wilson’s dedication to their education and wellbeing. Miss Wilson stayed in touch with many former students taking joy in their accomplishments and watching out for them throughout the years. After retirement, she continued her love of education, participating in an after-school tutoring-mentoring program at John Knox Presbyterian Church where she was a longtime member. Margaret was a 50 year member of P.E.O. Chapter DX-Avon. Margaret’s summers were spent helping on the farm where she grew up, which she referred to simply as “home.” When her nieces and nephews visited the farm, she as the beloved aunt, lavished them with love and attention. Forever the teacher, she helped them with schoolwork and farm life. An independent woman who took great interest in the world, Margaret was constantly learning and helping others. Always ready for an adventure, Margaret enjoyed many trips across the US and several trips to England, Scotland, and Wales where she visited distant cousins in Scotland. Starting the summer after she retired, Margaret spent most of a year on a 36’ sailboat, sailing through the Great Lakes, along the Erie Canal and down the Atlantic coast to Florida and then across to the Bahamas before returning up the east coast to NC. Loved by her family, her church, and her community Margaret was known for her generous spirit continually giving of her time and resources whenever there was a need.
She was predeceased by her sisters, Betty (Zip) Schubert, Ruth (Virgil) St. John, Frances Bottom; infant brother, Norman Wilson; and nephew, Glenn Schubert. She is survived by nieces, Sandy (Roger) Yerion, Jan (Jim) Amy, Deb (Rick) Mishler, Jane (Steve) Clarke, Carol (Ken) Pawlak, Sharon (Blair) Warman; nephew, Steve Bottom (Susan); and niece-in-law, Beth Schubert, along with numerous great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.
For those wanting to make a memorial gift, please consider: The Margaret Wilson Scholarship at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 3000 N. High School Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46224 or a charity of the donor’s choice.
A service for the interment of ashes will be held at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin St.
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