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1949
DIED
2022
Margaret Nichols Obituary
She was born on November 21, 1949, in Canton, Missouri. She was adopted at the age of 19 months by Jack and Leora Dabney in Kirksville. Sue received her education in the Kirksville public schools where she received four top honors at the state singing competitions. On June 11, 1966, Sue was united in marriage to Charles Henry Nichols in Kirksville and to this union 5 children were born.
She was employed at Hollister Inc., The Glove Factory and provided childcare at her home for many children over the years. Her children will remember her most for her unwavering faith which became more apparent when she was paralyzed at the age of 32. She raised her five children from a wheelchair and endured and overcame multiple obstacles and hardships along the way. Sue was the focal point of her family, and she will be deeply missed. Her family will celebrate her new eternal life where she can walk without confinement and enjoy perfect health.
Sue was preceded in death by her husband Henry Nichols, her parents Jack and Leora (Zeigler) Dabney, her father and mother-in-law Warren Arthur ""Shorty"" and Lillian Evelyn ""Evie"" Nichols, her son-in-law Mark Maheu and her grandson Samuel Joshua Hettinger and her brother Jimmy Jack Dabney.
She is survived by her son, Troy Nichols and 4 daughters: Trudi Nichols, Tia Nichols Maheu, Tara Nichols (Jeremy) Hettinger and Amber Nichols Crocitti. Along with her 9 grandchildren: Drew Hettinger, Faith Hettinger, Hope Hettinger, Lillian Hettinger, Charlie Hettinger, Piper Maheu, Paxtyn Maheu, Eden Crocitti and Riddik Crocitti, her half-sister, Shirley K. Williams and a very special family friend and care giver Lori Brandenburg.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in her memory can be given to the Adair County Animal Shelter or to the Adair County Food Pantry.
Cremation has been accorded and a private celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
Casady-Luscan Funeral Solutions of Green Castle, Missouri have been honored to care for and minister to the Nichols family at this time.
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