She was born to the late Orville L. and Thelma Hengst Shiels, in Ridge Twp, Findlay, Illinois, on September 18, 1927.
She grew up on her parent’s farm with her 3 brothers and 2 sisters. After graduating from Shelbyville high in 1945, she attended Sparks Business College in Shelbyville, IL.
On September 15, 1946, Mary Margaret married the love of her life, Pearly Otis Stout Jr., and they moved to North Miami Beach, FL where they raised their three children.
She loved her grandchildren and great- grandchildren, and enjoyed sharing the stories of her childhood and other memories with her family. She loved to draw and was an accomplished porcelain china artist.
She was a long time member of the Porcelain Art Club of South Florida, where she held the office of Historian for many years. She was also a member of the DAV Auxiliary in North Miami Beach, where she held the office of Secretary. Her beautiful smile and caring heart will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Mary Margaret was a member of the Christian Church.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Pearly O. Stout Jr., grandson, Jason D. Stout, brother, Orville L. Shiels Jr.
Survived and lovingly remembered by her children: Jerri Lynn Moeller of Houston, TX, James Michael Stout, and Theresa Sue Ellis, of Belleview, FL, grandchildren: Alisa M. (Joe) Velasco, Crystal B. Hart, Donn M.(Jessica) Ellis, Stacy L. Barr, Katherine R. Ellis; great grandchildren: Joseph O. Velasco, Nastasha R. Stout, Amanda S. Hart, Bryan S. Quales, Riley J. Ellis, Teirnie B. Ellis, Tyler C. Barr, Cody M. Barr, Olivia Ellis; siblings: Ceceila E. Getz, Sheila R. Davis, Richard L. Shiels and Charles F. Shiels, step sister Rita Rezinas; 12 nieces, nephews and their families and countless friends.
A special thanks to the Estelle’s House Hospice for the loving care she received.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 5740 S. Pine Ave.,Ocala, Fl 34480, 352-351-8199
Services will be held to celebrate Mary’s life at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.
If Roses Grow in Heaven, Author Unknown
If roses grow in heaven,
Lord please pick a bunch for me,
Place them in my Mother's arms
and tell her I love her and miss her,
and when she turns to smile,
Place a kiss upon her cheek
and hold her for awhile,
Because remembering her is easy,
I do it every day,
but there's an ache within my heart
that will never go away.
We love you and miss you!
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