Marguerite Delores Petty

Marguerite was preceded in death by her husband Bernard Petty, her parents, George & Gertrude Yocum, her siblings, George Yocum, Jr., Winifred Kerwin, Georgia Forbes, Katy Palmer, Helen Gooden. Her children Jim Petty, Linda Mathes, Mary Kay Butler, Michele Petty and Karen Wright and spouses Vickie Petty, John Mathes, and Steve Butler, will miss her deeply. Her grandchildren, Michael, Terry and Timothy Toolen, Wendy Miller, Misty Mathes, Dale Drake, Denise Estes, Bryan Jones, Megan, Eric and Nathan Zirnstein, Sean Petty, Jacob and Emily Wright. Sisters Alice Hoffset, Pat Shove and brother Nick Yocum. She leaves behind thirteen great- grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Marguerite was an inspiration to many people. She was born on a small farm outside of St. Marys, Kansas that eventually became part of the Kansas River. She attended a one room schoolhouse for eight years. She met her husband on a blind date and they were married for 56 years when he passed. They were married in Richmond, VA during WWII during a short leave while Bernie was in the Navy. She lived in New York City were his ship would dock. Most of her family and good friends would call her Muggs. She was also a renowned volunteer. She had volunteered at the Olathe Hospital Gift Shop for 25 years, St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Salvation Army, Catholic Charities and the Olathe School District. She was a long time member of St Paul’s Catholic Church. Her favorite things to do were gardening, traveling, and to be with family during the holidays and bake her famous cinnamon rolls. She was dedicated to her family and always had time to visit them when they were ill or just needed Mom. She will be missed by her family and her numerous friends.

Visitation will be from 5-7pm, Thursday, February 2, at McGilley & Frye Funeral Home, where the Rosary will be prayed at 5pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11am, Friday, at St. Paul Catholic Church, 900 S. Honeysuckle, Olathe with entombment following at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made the Good Samaritan Society of Olathe. Condolences may be offered at www.McGilley-Frye.com

Arrangements under the direction of McGilley & Frye Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Olathe, KS.