Margaret Jean Landes, 82, Bethany, MO formerly of Wathena, KS was born on October 13, 1937 in Bethany, Missouri to Elden Sr and Edna Mae (McCorkle) Landes. She died on February 20, 2020 in a nursing home in Bethany, Missouri.
She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Loren (Mary) Landes, Lila (John) Hendren, Gerald “Ed” (Ermadean) Landes, Wilbur “Brown” (Barbara) Landes, Bobby (Leta) Landes, Glen D Landes, and two infant siblings.
She is survived by brother Elden Jr (Evelyn) Landes of Ridgeway, Mo and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and their families.
After graduating from Bethany High School in 1955, Margaret and her niece moved to an apartment in Kansas City. She started nursing school then worked at Katz Drug Company for 7 years. Margaret retired after 33 years of employment and fun memories at Phenix Box & Label.
After retiring, Margaret moved from Kansas City, Kansas to share a home with her sister-in-law in Wathena, Kansas. She worked part-time with the Wathena Senior Center Meals on Wheels program.
In 2017, she moved back to Bethany, Mo and was cared for at Crestview Home, Inc. where she enjoyed new friendships and activities.
Margaret was an avid KU Jayhawks Basketball and KC Royals fan. She enjoyed visiting with family & friends, playing games, and laughter. Margaret was a member of Morris Chapel Community Church.
Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 22, at Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany, MO. Burial will follow in the Ridgeway Cemetery, Ridgeway, MO. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Crestview Home Activity Fund and/or Morris Chapel Community Church in care of Roberson Funeral Home P.O. Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424. Online condolences may be left at: www.robersonfuneralhome.com