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Margaret was born on November 25, 1937, in Pilot Grove, MO, daughter of the late Robert E. and G. Aletha (Blackburn Beumer) Maddex. She graduated from Boonville High School, Boonville, MO, then continued her education at Christian College, now Columbia College. She married Walter Y. Cross in 1959. Margaret had three children from this union. She then married Elmer (Bud) Bryant, Jr. in 1988, he preceded her in death.
Education was important to Margaret. After several years raising her children, she worked in the records office at Columbia College. While there she returned to earn her bachelor's degree. After moving to Arizona to be close to her mother, she worked for the Education Department of Boswell Hospital in Sun City, AZ, retiring with the department as a conference coordinator.
Margaret enjoyed traveling, taking cruises to warm climates, camping, and reading. She most enjoyed spending time with family-especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Those that remain to cherish Margaret's memory are her sons, Mark Cross (Nancy), Michael Cross; daughters, DeAnne Nigus (Bill), Colleen "Corky" Schrier; sister-in-law, Betty Maddex; grandchildren, Patrick Cross (Jennifer), Rachel Cross, Caitlin Cross, Keith Nigus (Jena), Jordan Nigus (Sammi), Mara Dowling (Justin); great grandchildren, Owen, Prudence, Breckan, Jericho, Elias, Jameson, and Peyton, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Along with her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her brother, Robert E. Maddex Jr.
Memorial services will be held at Maupin Funeral home on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 12:00 pm with Bill Nigus officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until the time of service at the funeral home. Inurnment will be held in Pilot Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Scholarship Fund Central Christian Church or Pilot Grove Cemetery Association c/o Maupin Funeral Home, 301 Douglas Blvd, Fulton, MO 65251.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.maupinfuneralhome.com
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