She was born to the late James Edward and Addie Mae Mullins on March 21, 1927 in Lexington, Tennessee. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Leon Veteto; her sister, Jean Mullins Culp; and her nephew, Roy Eddie Dial.
Margaret was a woman whose life was one of faithful service, first and foremost to her Lord Jesus Christ and then to her family, her friends, and most anyone who was blessed to know her. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Margaret worked several secretarial jobs in her younger years and she was most proud of her work at the Cotton Exchange in downtown Memphis during the 50’s. While the majority of her life was spent as a homemaker, not too many years ago she served as food coordinator at Wesley Highland Meadows where she ‘loved on’ the residents while she served them their meals. Margaret never met a stranger and she was a friend to so many. In later years almost everyone lovingly called her Ma.
Margaret attended Bellevue Baptist Church for many years until the drive became too much. She then attended Scenic Hills Baptist Church, which was just down the road from her house. Margaret taught Sunday school and women’s Bible studies wherever she went church. She loved the Word of God and telling others how to know Christ as their Savior – that was her life’s mission. On her 96th birthday she received the greatest gift of all when she stepped into the presence of her Lord.
Margaret is survived by her son, Dirk Veteto (Christine); her daughter, Kim Bell (Glenn); grandchildren, Jimmy Veteto (Lisa), Glenna Marshall (William), Lauren Wood (Josh), Ricky Gipson (Ashley), Nathan Bell; great-grandchildren, Avery Veteto, Isaiah Marshall, Gavin Veteto, Ian Marshall, Jonah Veteto, Stella Jo Wood, Amber Gipson, and Jacob Gipson.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Birth Choice, 391 Wallace Road, Jackson, TN 38305 or to Scenic Hills Baptist Church, 2886 Allen Road, Memphis, TN 38128.
Family will receive friends from 1:00pm to 2:00pm on Tuesday, March 28th at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N. Germantown Rd, Bartlett, TN. Services will follow at 2:00pm.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MemphisFuneralGermantownParkway.com for the Veteto family.
