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Margie Sommers Obituary
Margie Kosmas Sommers, 92 died peacefully Friday, Sept. 16 at WF Covenant Hospice . Margie was the daughter of Nicholas and Edna Rhodes Kosmas and was born on July 18, 1924 in Los Angeles, CA.
She was married for 55 years to her husband Pat and together they raised nine children. She retired from Monsanto after 26 years and then went on to open and operate The Gift Box Ceramic Shop for the next fifteen years. The shop was her pride and joy where she spent many hours expressing her artistic talent. For the last ten years she resided at Carpenter's Creek Assisted Living Facility where she enjoyed many friends and honed her skills as a pool shark. She is preceded in death by her husband Pat, sons, Pat Jr., Nick, and Barry, and daughter Toni, as well as grandchildren Fran Wallen and Scott Wilson. She is survived by her daughters: Crissie (Jim)Page, Danise Birchfield, Diane (Steven) Snigg, Starr (Mike)Jacobus, and Anjel (Randy) Tweet, as well as ten grandchildren and thirteen great-children. Margie loved life and will be terribly missed.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 20, at Oak Lawn Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church with interment at Barrancas National Cemetery at 1:15 p.m.
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Patricia Huddlestun
September 20, 2016
So sorry for your loss Diane, she sounds like a wonderful lady. Ma y she rest in peace.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Patricia (Roger's sister)
Martha Salter
September 20, 2016
Danise, glad you were able to be there with family and your mother. Hoping you and your family have comfort and peace. Sending a hug across the miles -- Martha Salter and Ben
Missy Melfi-Reber
September 19, 2016
Being friends and attending Middle School with Anjel, we spent many fun days in Mrs Sommers ceramic shop. My Mother who is 91 still has many of those pieces we made. I have such fond childhood memories with Anjel, her Mom and family. My sincere condolences during this difficult time. Praying that your family finds comfort in the many memories you shared.
Jane Reich
September 19, 2016
To Mrs. Sommers' family,
My mother, Nell Gibson, resided at Carpenter's Creek until her death in 2014. I remember Mrs. Sommers sitting in the rocking chairs on the front porch most of the times I visited my mother. She was always pleasant and friendly. My condolences to all of you.
Jane Reich
Linda and Roger Gallagher
September 19, 2016
May God bless all of Margie's family as you cherish the wonderful memories of a lovely lady. Peace and love, Roger and Linda
Doris Davis
September 19, 2016
So sorry for your loss. I never met your mother Starr, but I felt I knew her through your stories. Sounds like she was a very special woman. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time.
Love,
Doris Davis
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