Obituary of Margaret Workman

Margaret Jane Butcher was born in Buckhannon, West Virginia on January 5, 1933. She was one of eight children born of the late Emory and Bessie (Wilmoth) Butcher. As a young girl, Margaret's family moved to the Monroe area. Margaret married the love of her life, Fred Workman on December 29, 1950 in Upshur, West Virginia and from this union came the birth of eight children. Being a homemaker to her large family was a big responsibility, but Margaret also contributed outside the home working as a housekeeper for the Monroe Golf and Country Club and Jones Transfer Trucking Company for many years. More than anything, Margaret loved her God, and she was a faithful servant. She was a very devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Margaret shared her love of Jesus with those around her. She was kind, loving, and inspirational. Margaret was very thoughtful and artistic. She never missed a birthday or special occasion. She often gave homemade, personal cards to others, and as if that wasn't enough she followed up with a phone call to chat or share a song. Margaret Jane Workman, age 82, of Niles, Ohio formerly of Monroe passed away at home on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. In addition to her parents and siblings, her passing was preceded by her loving husband of thirty-six years: Fred in 1985 and two sons: Phillip "Joe" Workman and Everett "Chuck" Workman. To cherish her memory she leaves six children: Fred (Elizabeth) Workman of Fowlerville, Veronica (Mike) Zacharias of Monroe, Ed (Susan) Workman of Monroe, Debbie (Dave) Francis of Niles, Ohio, Dan (Theresa) Workman of Monroe, and Tim (Lola) Workman of Monroe; a daughter- in-law: Marsha Workman of Monroe; twenty-three grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren. Friends may gather from 2:00pm until 8:00pm on Monday, February 16, 2015 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185. She will Lie in State from 10:00am until A Celebration of Her Life at 11:00am on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at Gracepoint United Pentecostal Church, 2535 North Monroe Street. Reverend Bruce Leaman pastor of the church will officiate. Procession will follow to Roselawn Memorial Park in LaSalle for burial. In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with funeral expenses. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or send a floral arrangement by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.