Margaret Sowle Obituary
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Lansing, MI
Passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at the age of 92. Born March 15, 1931 to Arthur and Edla (Backus) Williams in Lansing, Michigan. Margaret graduated high school and went on to take classes and become an LPN. She retired from Lansing General Hospital where she worked as a nurse. Margaret was a former member of the Happy Hookers Crafting Club at the YMCA. She was loved by many and will be missed dearly by all who remember her. Preceding her in death were her husband, Robert Sowle; brothers, Clyde Williams, Lester Williams, Joe Williams, Harold Gardner; sister, Doris Johnson as well as her parents.
Surviving are her daughters, Janet Skipper, Mary Hobbs; grandson, Brendan (Kelly) McCarty; great-granddaughters, Olivia McCarty, Charlotte McCarty as well as many nieces and nephews.
There are no services scheduled for Margaret at this time. To share memories, condolences and view updated service details please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com
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Barbara Jn Hyatt
June 13, 2023
I worked with Margaret years ago. She was a super Nurse. She taught me a lot.
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Rebecca Fulcher
June 12, 2023
Worked with Margaret for most of my 15 yrs before being forced out by the merger. Margaret , myself
Dee Overly and Marie O'Connor were a Pac I went to meijers one black Friday at 5 am before work because she didn't want to miss any bargans. R.I.P my friend
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