Margaret M. Webb, age 96 years, 11 months and 2 days, of Mt. Moriah, MO, passed away August 1, 2015. Funeral services are 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 5th at the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church where friends may call from 11:00 AM until service time. Burial will follow the services in the Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Mt. Moriah, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Margaret’s memory are suggested to the Mt. Moriah Cemetery or Wooderson School.
Margaret was born August 29, 1918 to John and Dorcas (Scott) Cyphers in Melbourne, MO. On April 20, 1938 she married Lewis Webb of Mt. Moriah. Margaret was an avid gardener and seamstress. Her family enjoyed her amazing meals and holiday gatherings. “Honey”, as she was lovingly called by her grandchildren, was the consummate domino shark and won many of the lengthy tournaments held at her home. She was a member of the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church where for more than 50 years she was church secretary. For many years she was the Mt. Moriah correspondent for the Bethany Republican-Clipper.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 54 years, as well as a brother, Maurice Cyphers.
Margaret is survived by 3 daughters, Rose Webb of Mt. Moriah, Esther Criger of Albany, MO and Agnes West and husband, Larry of Kansas City, MO; 8 grandchildren, Jackie, Michael, Tammy, Justin, Melissa, Matthew, Elizabeth and Tessa; 13 great grandchildren; her sister, Beverly Kinnison; and many nieces and nephews.
Arr.’s: McGilley Antioch Chapel, Kansas City, MO, Telephone: 816-453-7700; www.mcgilleyantiochchapel.com
