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Margaret Casteel Obituary
LONGVIEW - Margaret (Maggie) Carleton Casteel, 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Pasadena, Texas, surrounded by her loved ones.
Mrs. Casteel was born Sept. 1, 1926, in Longview, to James and
Madge (Driver) Carleton. She attended schools in Longview.
She was married to Thomas Casteel of Champaign for 36 years. He proceeded her in death in 1982.
Also proceeding her in death are two sisters, Marion Wilson and Dorothy Jane Hardke, and one niece, Terri Nonman.
She leaves behind a daughter, Lynn Appleby and Chuck of Camargo; a son, Rich Casteel and Carolyn, Rantoul; a daughter, Shelley Napper and Ronnie of Pasadena, Texas; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Beverly Jones of Urbana; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Casteel worked as a nurses aide, until obtaining her LVN license in 1964.
She worked in Champaign County Nursing Home for several years before moving to Texas, where she continued to work with the elderly until her retirement at age 74.
Her other greatest joy besides her family was her extended family. She belong to a bowling league and made several lifelong friends traveling to different areas with her
league for tournaments.
Memorial services will be held on Friday Jan. 29, at 2 p.m. at Forest Park East, Webster Texas, with interment to follow services.
Donations may be made to The American Cancer Society,
St. Jude's Children's Hospital, or charity of donor's choice.
Memories and Condolences
for Margaret Casteel
John Casteel
February 4, 2010
Our sympathy and prayers are with you in the loss of your loved one, Margaret Casteel.
Sincerely, John and Bernice Casteel.
(son or Arthur Casteel)
Debbie (Thomas) Quick
January 29, 2010
To the family of Maggie Casteel,
Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your loved one. May you be comforted by your happy memories and God's promise of better times. (Revelation 21:3,4)
A former Longview neighbor,
Ted & Teri Roberts
January 26, 2010
Lynn,
We are so sorry for yor loss,you are in our prayers.
Patty Crossland
January 26, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss, my deepest sympathy for your family. I enjoyed bowling with her on Thur. Night Ladies League
Nelda Beard
January 26, 2010
My deepest sympathy for your family on the loss of Maggie. She was a great lady and I enjoyed bowling on a league with her. I have not bowled in Pasadena for 10 years but I still like to go to the lanes and visit with the Thur. Night Ladies league and visit with Maggie. God Bless.
January 26, 2010
My deepest sympathy for you our loss. I had the privilege of bowling with Maggie for the past 8 years. I did so enjoy her and will greatly miss her as I know that others will too. Neva Lynn Shamblin
Vera Tinsley
January 26, 2010
Our sympathy to you on the loss of your Mother. I realize that you don't know me but I was your Dad's cousin. I loved reading about your Mother and her nursing career. I am an RN and would have loved to share stories with her. My maiden name was Vera R. Casteel. I am Ricky's older sister.
Linda Burris
January 26, 2010
Lynn,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Linda Burris, Camargo, IL
Linda Burris
January 26, 2010
Lynn,
So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
January 26, 2010
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother.
Ricky Casteel family
Barb & Bob Gilhaus
January 26, 2010
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Judy Hanks/Barbre
January 26, 2010
Bev.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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