Margaret Ann Bledsoe

Margaret Ann Bledsoe was born out of the love of Juanita Duvall and Marvin Burris on August 24, 1947 in Los Angeles, CA. Her childhood was very happy as Juanita encouraged her to do her best in school and to uphold the Catholic faith. Tragically when Margaret was only 16 the Lord called her mother, Juanita home. Margaret then moved to Fontana, CA to be cared for by her father, Marvin Burris. With the help of her grandmother, Lillie Combs, Margaret graduated from Fontana High in 1965.

During those Fontana years Margaret met and fell in love with Frank Tribble and on January 16, 1967 she gave birth to George Tribble. Anyone who knew Margaret knew that this was the role she was created for. Margaret devoted her life to caring for George and her motherly spirit was so strong that it spilled over onto all of the children in George's life. Everyone would turn to her when they needed someone to listen, a little advice, a bite to eat or a hug and a "Come here baby".

In the early 80's Margaret and George lived in Los Angeles. They had a full life and many friends. One of Margaret's girlfriends, Sharon, introduced her to a man named Michael Bledsoe. Margaret and Mike became the best of friends and grew to love each other intensely. Mike and Margaret married on April18, 1985. They shared 30 years of warm and happy memories in Los Angeles, CA and Galveston, TX. They eventually moved to Las Vegas, NV where they lived until her passing.

In a style that was uniquely Margaret's, families grew and no one was ever discarded. Margaret remained an active part of the Tribble family participating in family reunions and offering her support in times of crisis. Mike understood this part of her and has been embraced as part of the Tribble family as well.

While in Las Vegas, Margaret was blessed to play a role in the raising of her grandchildren. Cheering them on to do their best, Margaret would beam with pride from the bleachers as they played baseball, basketball and football. She was their regular baby sitter nurturing and developing each of them to be the exceptional individuals they are today.

Margaret was preceded in death by her mother Juanita Duval; father, Marvin Burris; grandmother, Lillie Combs and niece, Rhonda Warner. Margaret leaves behind her husband, Mike Bledsoe and son, George Tribble; grandchildren, Monique of Portland, OR , George Jr., Justin, Evan, Ethan and Natalie all of Las Vegas, NV; Nephews, Claude Johnson of Victorville, CA, Ronnie Warner of Washington DC and a host of additional nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.