Margaret Blake Obituary
In addition to her parents, Maggie was preceded in death by her son Robert E. Blake, Jr.; her brothers Pappy Riley, Herman Riley, Charles Riley, Peter Riley, and Bobby Riley; and her sisters Dolly Newman, Mona Pierson, Honey Johnson, and Donna Miller.
Maggie leaves behind her husband Robert E. "Bob" Blake, Sr.; her daughters Bobbi Jo Blake and Donna D. Richards; her brothers Ed Riley and Bradley Riley; and her sisters Toni Prevost, Charlotte Montgomery, Ellie Morrison, and Georgie Allen.
Maggie performed karaoke as O.N.A.B. for many years. She worked as a waitress and loved socializing with people. She had the gift to bring joy to many wherever she was. She loved gardening and filled her home and yard with beautiful flowers. She found comfort and community at Cameron Baptist Church in Cameron, WV, and loved to listen to Pastor Ron McCoy's sermons.
Maggie's private arrangements have been entrusted to CARE Funeral and Cremation Services Moundsville Chapel. Memories and condolences may be shared with her family on this page.
You will always be in our hearts and missed so very much. Rest easy, our little songbird.
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