Margaret Ann Stower

Margaret Ann Foreman Stower, 84, Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. Margaret Ann was born to Dr. William Woods Foreman and Margaret Elledge Foreman (Harris) in Kansas City, MO on July 16, 1932. She graduated from Westport High School, and received her undergraduate and master’s degrees from Kansas City University (now UMKC). While an undergrad, Margaret Ann met the love of her life, classmate William (Bill) Grantham Stower. They were married in Kansas City on June 27, 1953. Margaret Ann worked her entire career as an elementary teacher in the Kansas City public school system, retiring in 1992. She loved teaching youngsters, particularly third graders. Margaret Ann was an avid lover of music and theatre, all dogs, a veracious reader (guilty pleasure: People magazine), and lifelong fan of the World Champion Kansas City Royals. She treasured her active involvement as a member of Faith Presbyterian Church in Raytown, MO, and both her college and teachers sororities. Margaret Ann is preceded in death by her husband, Bill, her son, David Stower, and her daughter-in-law, Jill Susan Stower. She is survived by her brother Dr. John Foreman; her children Betsy (Andy) Sears, and John Stower; grandchildren Brian (Jenny Fellner) Sears, Jeff Sears, and Zac Stower; great-granddaughter, Nora Millay Sears; and cherished nieces and nephews. A memorial service celebrating Margaret Ann’s life will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday evening, October 11, 2016, at the First Presbyterian Church of Lee’s Summit, 1625 NW O'Brien Road, Lee’s Summit, MO. The family will welcome friends the church prior to the services from 7 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Wayside Waifs or any charity of your choice.