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Miss Margaret Cole, 87, of Mexico, died on January 15, 2003, at her
home.
Miss Cole was born on
March 17, 1915, in Perry, Mo., the daughter of Justin G. and Mary M.
Bailey Cole. She was a graduate of Kirksville State Teachers College,
and had taught in the Mexico Public Schools until her retirement in
1976. Her teaching career spanned 41 years, and touched thousands of
lives. She taught seven years in rural schools in Ralls County, two
years in Milan, and the remaining 32 years at Eugene Field School in
Mexico. She was truly devoted to her profession and continually
displayed commitment to educational excellence. In 1992 she was awarded
the Pioneer in Education Award by the Mexico School District. She was a
part-time pianist at Fern Chapel Church near Perry many years ago. She
was currently a member of Mexico United Methodist Church and was active
in the Bruce-Reed-Hopkins Circle of the church.
Survivors include two
nephews, Charles Cole and wife Linda, and Stanford Cole and wife Margie,
all of Perry; and one niece, Annette Raines, and husband Steve,
Riverton, Wyo.; two great nephews, six great nieces and eleven
great-great nieces and nephews.
One brother, Gordon Cole,
and her parents preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be
held on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 11 a.m. at Pickering Funeral Home.
Visitation will be Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service
at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fern Chapel Cemetery near Perry.
The family suggests
memorials be given to the Fern Chapel Cemetery Association in care of
Pickering Funeral Home, 403 N. Western, Mexico, MO 65265.
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