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Margaret Hamra Obituary
Hamra, Margaret "Betsy" Elizabeth
94, died July 20, 2022 in Chesterfield, Missouri. Born in Naylor, Missouri to Iva Elizabeth Morgan Davis and William Earle Davis, Betsy graduated Summa Cum Laude from Central (Methodist) College and earned a M.A. from the University of Missouri. A strong believer in public education, she taught in the public schools of Naylor, Malden, and Parkway. While at Parkway, she was the President of the Parkway National Education Association and registered organizer of the first teacher walkout in the district and strike captain at Central High. She was a leader in many organizations including the United Methodist Church of Green Trails, United Methodist Women, Missouri National Education Association, Women in Black, and many others. Betsy had a gift of hospitality and a fiery passion for social justice. She was a gifted speaker who enthusiastically shared her gifts of leadership, teaching, and service to support many causes. Betsy was preceded in death by her husband, Albert, and is survived by her children Richard, Nicholas, Susan (Colin Butterfield), Jeanne (Steve Kelso), eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Albert Hamra Scholarship Fund at LifeWise, 1321 S. 11th Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63104.
Services: United Methodist Church of Green Trails, Saturday, August 6. Visitation 9:30. Service 11:00.
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Jean and David Elliott
July 24, 2024
Just to be near her was to experience joy. Her smile was a radient welcome every time we walked into church.
Patrick D.
November 13, 2023
God's blessings to you, my teacher, Mrs. Hamra.
Cathy Schlichtemier Adams
February 28, 2023
I worked with Betsy as a fellow teacher back in the late 70´s.
I remembered Betsy because she was so so sweet and always smiling.
I´m so sorry for your loss.
Cathy Schlichtemier Adams
Lauren Davis
November 30, 2022
Betsy hosted a baby shower at her home for me after I had a miscarriage the previous year. Her thoughtfulness to me and my family was always there. She was a dear friend and colleague. Thank you Betsy for your friendship.
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Judith Morgan
August 5, 2022
I was deeply saddened to learn of Betsy´s death and will always treasure our shared laughter and travels, literate conversations and boundless curiosities. From the moment we met in Copenhagen in 2016, it was a connected friendship. I am so grateful for visits in La Jolla and letters afterward. Betsy was a refreshing, challenging original. A beautiful life force. My heartfelt sympathy to Susan, Colin, Nicolas and all the Hamra family.
God Bless.
Pam Hawkins
August 3, 2022
Betsy was one of my Mom´s best friends. They both grew up in Naylor. Betsy may have been from a small town but she had a big heart. She will be missed.
Janice Tonsing
August 3, 2022
I've been blessed to have Betsy as a dear friend for over fifty years. I am better for knowing her. I miss her.
Kim Templeton
July 26, 2022
Ms. Hamra was one of my teachers at PCH. I'll always remember her kindness and warmth.
Virginia Driscoll
July 25, 2022
Betsy taught one of my sons at Parkway and I knew her through my activities at the school. I admired her very much.
The Elliott Family: David, Jean, Ross, Kara
July 24, 2022
Betsy was a beautiful woman inside and out. I never saw her without a smile. Her warmth and love will be missed.
Jason Holmes
July 24, 2022
Betsy was a legend to this Naylor boy. I remember the Davis home across the street from the Methodist Church there. Dad taught at Naylor in the 50s. The family attended the Methodist Church there. I later attended Central Methodist College. And the final 20 years of my teaching career at Parkway Central. Our family of teachers connected with Betsy many times during our service to Missouri-NEA. And walking out of Parkway Central. Late in my career, one of her super smart grandsons was a member of my 8th grade Unified Studies Class. Betsy lived courageously. She led with integrity. What a wonderful privilege to know Betsy!
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