Born November 7, 1925 in Deer Creek to Will and Esther May (Lander) Hasty, she married Donald B. “Ham” England on March 19, 1944 in Bloomington. He died September 18, 1995 in Danville. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one son, Donald England; one grandson, Edward Sheets; one sister, Lorene Yoder and one brother, Eldon Hasty.
Surviving are one daughter, Jean A. (William Atwood) Sheets of Elmwood; two sons, David (Cheri Mahony) England of Peoria and Dr. Terry (Dr. Monica DeGrauwe) England of Clinton; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and two sisters, Ethelene Martin of Hopedale and Eva (Gilford) Zook of Eureka.
Margaret had worked as a cashier at 14th Street Hardware in Pekin until its closing. She had also worked at Stafford Dairy in Pekin as a cashier.
She enjoyed reading and embroidering. She was devoted to her family, always watching out for them.
Margaret was a 50 plus year member of First Christian Church in Pekin.
Her graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Mackinaw Township Cemetery. Pastor Mark Foglio will officiate. There will be no visitation.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be given to First Christian Church, 1201 Chestnut Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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