Margie Wiseman 94 years old, a lifelong resident of Lawrence, Kansas passed away at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living, her home of many years, on October 27, 2022.
Services will be held on October 31, 2022 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, with Visitation at 10 a.m. followed by Services at 11:00 a.m.. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lawrence, Kansas.
Margie Elrene Bell-Smith, was born March 1st, 1928 to Charles Fletcher Bell and Ruby Hopper-Bell, in Lawrence, Kansas.
Her parents preceded her in death when she was a young child. Margie was taken in and raised by Ruby’s sister and husband Pearl Hopper- Smith, and Tom Smith, Margie gained bonus siblings of Charles, Howard, Dorothy, and Hazel Smith, who all have preceded her in death.
Margie graduated from Liberty Memorial High School in 1946 and went on to work as a bookkeeper at the Lawrence Ice Plant where she met her future husband.
Margie married Glen Wiseman July 29, 1950, after 50 years of marriage he preceded her in death on March 14, 2001. Together they owned and operated Glen’s Garage and Salvage, starting out in East Lawrence and later moving to North Lawrence. Margie enjoyed Country Music, Bowling, the Coachman Camping Club, Square Dancing, being a winter Texan and Lawn Darts. Margie enjoyed making Plastic Canvas Christmas Ornaments and her favorite was the Christmas drums she loved to give them to her family and friends. Most of us have quite the collection to remember her by.
Margie is survived by her daughter Glenda Easum and partner Mike Farwell, son Tom Wiseman and wife Lorrie all of Lawrence, and a stepdaughter Katherine Howrey, of Carthage, Mo.
Grandchildren are Stephanie ( Antonio ) Manley, Kari ( Ken ) Brungardt, Ryan Easum, Lindsay Wiseman, Kim ( Kevin ) Reichmuth , and Jeff (Angela ) Howrey.
Great- Grandchildren Ramello Manley, Brayden Ballew, Jackson Easum, Bristol Wiseman, Cole Easum, Elizabeth (Michael ) Lemos, Jennifer Reichmuth, Tyler, Isabelle, and Oaklie Howrey, Faythe, Jackson, and Lawson Brungardt.
2 Great-Great Grandchildren, Aiden Lemos and Kenzeleigh Brungardt.
Memorial contributions to, Ascend Health 5020 Bob Billings Parkway, Lawrence, Kansas 66049 or Alzheimer’s and Dementia Foundation P.O. Box 1260 Lawrence, Kansas 66044
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She will be missed by the ones whose lives she touched. You have my sympathy. I regret that I did not make it to her funeral to pay my last respects.
Marge was a wonderful woman and will always hold a special place in my heart. Much love and prayers to family.
Enjoyed Marge and Glen as neighbors for many years. Thinking of you Glenda, Tom and your families. Prayers are with you all.
So sorry to hear of Margie’s passing. I met Margie at Mom’s care facility. She was always kind, and had a good word to say. It was nice to visit with her. Peace and comfort to you all.
Family,
As their neighbor I remember Margie well, and also knew Glen before he passed. Margie was a good neighbor and I enjoyed visiting with her. I remember their trips south in the winter. She shared wonderful TX grapefruit. I still have some little plaster birds from her sale. They remind me of their TX winters. She enjoyed her home, family and friends. I remember Glen on his riding mower keeping the yard nice. Glenda, you took good care of your mom. Margie’s family visited often and she did love her family. Over time the sadness of her passing will get better and you will be left with lovely memories. All the best to you.