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Margaret Irene McAllister
Margaret Irene McAllister
Palmetto, Florida
Margaret (Marge) Irene McAllister, 88, of Palmetto, Florida, passed away on 9 January, 2024 in Bradenton, Florida. Margaret was born in Fairbanks, Iowa, to John Shields and Madeline Phillips on 18 January, 1935. She spent most of her adult life in Cedar Rapids, Iowa working at Life Investors, Coe College, and Quaker Oats. She is survived by her children Timothy McAllister, Kelly Johnson, Denis McAllister (Peggy) and Staci Vileta, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, four brothers and two sisters. She is preceded in death by her spouse of nearly 65 years, Joseph Martin McAllister Jr., one grandchild, five brothers and one sister.
She will be interred beside her beloved husband at Sarasota National Cemetery. A private celebration of life will be held on 1 February, 2024. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc (4210 77th St. E, Palmetto, FL 34221).
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