Margaret Awalt Obituary
LANCASTER: Margaret Ruth Awalt, 94, of Lancaster, was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on Monday, August 29, 2011 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born September 28, 1916 in Fairfield County and was the daughter of the late James Russell and Iva Montana (Gardner) Duncan.
Margaret was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church on Crumley Road in Lancaster. She was employed for many years with the J.C. Penney Company. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and working with her flowers.
She is survived by her son, Harold D. (Janet) Awalt of Sugar Grove and daughter, Nellalou (Don) Bauer of Lancaster; six grandchildren, Tammy (Mel) Shelly, Terri (Hal) Nihiser, Tonya (Rich) Mathias, Brian (Lisa) Bauer, Greg Bauer and Jason Bauer; nine great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Awalt; brother, Walter Duncan; and sister, Jean Beougher.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday at the TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME in Amanda with Dr. George Fry officiating. Burial will be in Green Mound Cemetery. Family and friends may visit from 12 - 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, c/o Janet Awalt, Treasurer, 2030 Brushy Fork Rd., Sugar Grove, OH 43155 in Margaret's memory.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mytaylorfuneralhome.com
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Charles Rogers
September 1, 2011
Margaret's family, sorry to here of your mothers passing. I worked with your mother at Penneys for several years. She was so very proud of her family. May God bless.
Jane Kindler-Bontrager
September 1, 2011
Nellalou and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a very special lady. With deepest sympathy.
Bennie Gardner
August 30, 2011
Harold, Janet, Nellalou,Don and families:
I am so sorry that my family and and me
can't be with you at this time. I wanted so bad to come up there and see her, she was like a sister to Bob and me and be both loved her so much. We know that she is in a better place and will not have to suffer any more. Don't you know she was happy to meet Harry again.
Please keep in touch, we all love you too!
August 30, 2011
"Nellalou, Sorry for your loss" Joyce Thomas Miller
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Sharon Walton
August 30, 2011
Nellalou, I remember your sweet mother well...a lovely lady. Sad for you, Sharon
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