Margery A Pickell's Obituary
Margery Anne Pickell age 91 of Fredonia, died Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at the Eureka Nursing Center. Margery was born on August 26, 1925 in Chautauqua County, KS the daughter of Glenn and Mabel (Barnaby) Shanks.
On April 24, 1946 Margery married Charles Pickell, they were married for 54 years until his death of February 16, 2001. Margery earned a Master’s Degree in Education. She taught in rural schools, Fall River and the last 28 years of her career at Fredonia USD 484.
Margery was a member of the First Christian Church in Fredonia, and the CWF of Fall River. She was a founding member of the BPW. Margery was a 4-H volunteer for many years. She was also a member of and served on the board for the Retired Teachers Association, and the Jr Advance Club. Margery also was very involved with the Wilson County Museum and doing Genealogy Research. Most of all, she loved being with her family and friends
Margery is survived by:
2 daughters:
Cheryl Evans and husband Jack of Fredonia, KS
Karen Kelley of Broken Arrow, OK
2 brothers:
Bob Shanks of Topeka, KS
Jerry Shanks of Independence, KS
4 Sisters:
Lila Miller of Moline, KS
Gleneva Winn of Howard, KS
Kate Rader of Howard, KS
Donna Kaminska of Longton, KS
5 Grandchildren and 9 Great grandchildren
Margery was preceded in death by her parents, husband Charles and infant sister Joyce
Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 23, 2016 at 10:00 am at Countryside Funeral Home in Fredonia with burial to follow at Mt Zion Cemetery in Fall River. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 22, 2016 from 4-6 pm at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Memorials have been suggested to either the Wilson County Historical Society or the Wilson County Museum and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 420 S. 20th St., P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736
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