Margie Pyle's Obituary
Margie Loraine Pyle, daughter of John and Alta Linder Crossland, was born April 16, 1945 in Springfield, Missouri. She departed this life on April 15, 2010 in her home near Mansfield Missouri, at the age of sixty-four years, eleven months and twenty-nine days. On January 25, 1963 she was united in marriage to Willard Pyle Jr. and to this union two sons were born. Margie was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, John Crossland and two infant sisters. She is survived by her husband Willard of the home; two sons, Leslie Pyle of Mtn. Grove, Missouri and Mark Pyle and his wife Angie of Red Wing, Minnesota; eight grandchildren, Josh, Doug, Mark Jr., Helen, Katharine, Benjamin, Liam and Kelly; a sister, Myrtle Holdren; two brothers, Eugene Crossland and Albert Crossland all of Springfield, Missouri; her mother-in-law, Sylvia Pyle of Mansfield, Missouri as well as nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends. Margie was born and raised in Springfield and attended Springfield Public Schools. After she and Willard were married they made their home in Mansfield. Margie was a hard worker and had worked at Tobin-Hamilton Shoe Factory, Ken Ballew Hatchery, Mansfield Nursing Home and was a fourth grade teacher’s aide in the Mansfield Schools. Her last job was at Mercy Villa in Springfield where she worked for thirteen years. Margie made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Mansfield First Baptist Church and loved serving the Lord. She put her family first and was always there for them because that was the most important thing in her life, but she was always willing to help other people in need as well. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening and loved her cat coco. Margie was very kind and had a loving heart and was loved by all that knew her. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and daughter-in-law and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and accomplishments and will cherish the many wonderful memories she has created for her family and friends. Return to top
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