Margaret McGuff

Margaret McGuff, 83, of Midland, passed away Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, after a 21-year battle with multiple health issues. Beloved by her children and grandchildren, she was affectionately named the Ya Ya Gramma by her great-grandchildren. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing and caring for her.

Margaret was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on March 4, 1928, to the late Grace and Clayton Brocker. She grew up in Cincinnati and married Wilbur "Bill" McGuff on Dec. 14, 1946. They resided in Cincinnati until moving to Midland in 1952 when Bill was drafted to play for the Dow AC Baseball Team.

Margaret was a homemaker and worked part-time at various jobs at Wright Aeronautical in Cincinnati and JC Penney in Midland.

Margaret is survived by her children, Pamela (David) Goodman, Patricia (David) Gandy, and Art (Jennifer) McGuff; her grandchildren, Amy Morris, Brent (Lisa) Morris, Kyle Gandy, Jill (Robert) Parker, Sean Harrington Kelley, Mason McGuff, Jazzmin McGuff, Grace McGuff and Hailey McGuff; her great-grandchildren, Emma and Graceann Morris, Brooke Nowicki, and Josie Parker; one sister, Peggy Braun; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Kitty Costello, Evelyn Shive, Bobby Brocker, Gervaise Holden, and Joann Reed.

A private interment will be held at a later date in the care of the Cremation Society of Mid-Michigan. In lieu of flowers, donors are asked to consider the Humane Society of Midland. Personal messages of condolence to the family may be offered by contacting the family directly.