Margaret Reynolds

Margaret Reynolds of Cape Girardeau passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Saint Francis Medical Center.

She was born in Murphysboro, Illinois, June 7, 1938, to John Reece and Dorothy Wilson Addison. Margaret moved to Dupo, Illinois, and graduated from Dupo High School. After graduation, she attended Missouri Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis. Her first job was at Jefferson Barracks Hospital.

She married Harry Joe Reynolds on Sept. 12, 1959, and they moved to Waterloo, Illinois. Maggie worked at the Monroe County Nursing home and retired in 1999. In retirement, Harry and Maggie moved to Olive Branch, Illinois. After Harry's death, Maggie moved to Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau.

Maggie and Harry had four children -- son, Bret Scot; daughter, Dawn Kay, married to Gregg Olson; son, H.J., and daughter, the late Sue Lyn.

She has one granddaughter, Alexis "Lexie" Renee; several nieces, nephews and many cousins.

Maggie was the second oldest of four siblings. The late Wayne Addison was married to Delores. Her younger sisters are Cherie, married to Medford Henson, and Vickie, married to David Marshall. She is also survived by Harry's brother, William Reynolds.

Maggie always spoke fondly of her friends, including Sue Steele, a friend since they were 10 years old. Another longtime friend is Gerry Schafer, with whom she traveled and always kept in touch. People who were important to her, and in her life for a long time, include Patti, Meghan and Alex Bauer.

Maggie was a member of the Olive Branch United Methodist Church.

Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Olive Branch Cemetery in Olive Branch. A fellowship lunch will follow at the Olive Branch United Methodist Church at the corner of Illinois Route 3 and County Road 4.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests you consider supporting Shriners Children's Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital or the Olive Branch United Methodist Church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Crain Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Cape Girardeau.

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