Margaret Helen Abshire, 92 was born on February 26th, 1932, in Branch, Louisiana to Ralph and Lydia Murphy. God called her home on October 18th, 2024, in Pasadena, Texas. Margaret married Olidie Joseph Abshire Sr. in Gueydan, Louisiana on June 19th, 1948. Margaret and Oldie had three children, they moved to the Pasadena/Deer Park area for work. She worked for Foleys for 20 years prior to her retirement. Margaret enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and volunteering at church. Coming from her Louisiana roots she loved to cook her wonderful Cajun dishes especially her rice dressing.
Margaret was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Lydia Murphy; her loving husband of 66 years Olidie Joseph Abshire Sr,; daughter Patricia A. Bland; son Oldie J. “Mann” Abshire Jr,’ daughter Beth M. Branson and granddaughter Karyn D. Bland Day. She is survived by son-in-law Dr. Terry O. Bland; daughter-in-law Veda A. Abshire; son-in-law James R. Branson; grandchildren Joseph O. Bland and wife Kristin; Bryan C. Abshire; James D. Branson and husband Michael Dimsey; Michael A. Branson; great grandchildren, Arden, Zane, Maddox, Minxia, Violet, and Olen Bland; Blane and Cole Abshire; as well as many extended family members in Louisiana. Margaret loved her family dearly.
A celebration of life for Margaret will be held Monday, October 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Pasadena Funeral Chapel, 2203 Pasadena Blvd, Pasadena, Texas 77502. Following the celebration of life will be a committal service at 3:00 PM at Grand View Memorial Park, 8501 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, Texas 77506.
