Born on November 2, 1946, in Long Beach, California, Margaret was the second of three children born to William "Bill" and Marion Jacks. After leaving Long Beach, her family moved to Hanford, California, where Margaret graduated from high school.
In 1966, Margaret met Larry Cass, and they married shortly after. They welcomed their first daughter, Christina, in August of 1967, followed by their second daughter Michelle in 1972. After their separation, Margaret embarked on a life full of adventure, including frequent trips to the beach and to the mountains, especially Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Her most memorable journey was a trip to Ireland, a place that she cherished dearly.
Margaret had a deep love for music, which she passed on to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She attended numerous concerts, including those of Journey, Prince, Adam Lambert, the Doobie Brothers, and Rod Stewart. However, Margaret’s greatest passion was football. She was an ardent fan of the San Francisco 49ers and Notre Dame, and Margaret even had the joy of seeing the 49ers play in person on several occasions.
Professionally, Margaret worked for Fresno Community Hospital as an executive secretary for 22 years until her retirement. She also spent 12 years working as an associate with Target. Her love for animals also led her to work for the SPCA in the early 1980s, a cause that always remained close to her heart.
Margaret is survived by her two daughters, Christina Lynn McLaughlin and her son-in-law James McLaughlin, her daughter Michelle Marie Wilson and son-in-law Jason Wilson; her grandchildren, Ashleigh Wagner, Krista Mirelez, Christian Johnston, Kayla Wilson, Jordyn Wilson, and Paris Wilson; and her great-grandchildren, Hailey Mirelez, Tein Wagner, Carissa Mirelez, Noah Mirelez, Khloe Wagner, Landon Wilson, Bentley Wilson, Paeyton Mirelez, Perryn Mirelez, Jamieson Wilson, Brooklyn Wagner, Dakota Wagner, and Sawyer Wilson.
Margaret was preceded in death by her father William "Bill" Jacks, her mother Marion Jacks, and her brother Steven Jacks.
In keeping with Margaret’s wishes, no formal service will be held.
The family kindly requests that those who wish to honor her memory make a donation to the SPCA by following the link below.
Margaret’s legacy will live on in the hearts of her family, her love for music, her passion for football, and the kindness she showed to all who knew her.
