MARGARET RUTH DAVIS KELLY. FCS, Teacher,Gr. 1, FP Elementary Margaret Ruth Davis Kelly died Friday, October 17, 2014, in Gulfport, MS. She was born October 25, 1932, in Alpha, IA, the third daughter of Ruth and William J. Davis. Four girls, Laura Ann, Carlene Joan, Margaret Ruth, and Mary Elizabeth, and two boys, Oakley William and Alan Richardson comprised the family. Margaret was predeceased by her parents, siblings, and 3 brothers-in-law, Max McManis, Lavoy Reynolds, and Donald H. Meier. She is survived by her loving husband, Arthur L. Kelly, Jr. of Gulfport, MS; brother-in-law, William A. Neith, Jr. of Waterloo, IA; nieces, Shelly Neith (Tracey) Clyde and children, Brandon, Yu Meng, and Bowen; Sheila Neith (Curtis) Wieland and children, Jaden and Erica; and nephew, Paul Meier of Cedar Rapids, IA. Margaret graduated as Valedictorian of the Alpha High School Class of 1950. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the State College of Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA, and her Master of Arts degree from Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. An elementary school educator for forty-four years, Margaret taught in Iowa, Ohio, and with the Department of Defense Overseas Dependent Schools. She was the fifth member of her family to be a teacher, following in the footsteps of her parents and two older sisters. She was a life member of the National Education Association, the American Overseas Association of Teachers, and a Martha Jennings Scholar. A member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 45, Oelwein, IA, Margaret was a member of the United Methodist Church and later was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Fairborn, OH. Visitation was held Thursday, October 23, 2014, at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi, MS with and interment followed at Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi, MS. Riemann Family Funeral Home 274 Beauvoir Road Biloxi, MS 39531 (228) 388-9516 Condolences: riemannfamily.
Posted on: Sat, 22 Nov 2014 23:52:57 +0000
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