She retired with seven years of service with the Arkansas Department of Education as a Literacy Specialist, after teaching first grade at W. C. Whaley Elementary for 20 plus years, and was also a reading recovery teacher at W. C. Whaley. She was a people person, enjoyed teaching and visiting, and was involved in numerous activities at First Presbyterian Church where she was a member. She was very dedicated to her family. Margaret was a loving wife, mother, grand-momma and grandmother to her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one sister, Ginger Miles.
Survivors include her husband, Mike Thompson of Monticello; two daughters, Sarah Culpepper and husband Jimmy of Woodlawn and Jennifer Elledge and husband Ryan of Little Rock; two grandsons, William and James Elledge; two granddaughters, Britany Bawcom and Abigail Hycox; two brothers, Richard Miles and wife Karen of Ft. Worth, TX and Charles K. Miles and wife Diane of Mobile, AL; two sisters, Wanda Kulbeth and husband Del of Lafayette, LA and Marsha Dunlap and husband Keith of Atlanta, TX; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com
Condolences(23)
Sue Spann Calaway
Fayetteville, AR Wednesday, March 14, 2018 I was a Freshman at Henderson with Margaret in 1961. We lived in the same dorm, same floor, same major, same classes, pledged the same sorority. I’m so sorry that we didn’t stay in touch after we graduated. I loved her dearly but everyone did She was such a sweet, soft-spoken, beautiful young lady and it seems that she had a great life. My prayers for her family as you grieve her loss!Sue Spann Calaway
Butch and Judy Selig
Benton, AR Wednesday, March 14, 2018 Mike, Sarah, Jennifer and family,We were so sad to read about the loss of Margaret.
What a special lady! She was loved by so many for so many reasons, but her friendliness and humor were the things we remember most. We pray for peace and comfort during these sad times.
clifton pinkerton
Chidester, AR Tuesday, March 13, 2018 Our thoughts and prayers are with you. My deepest sympathy.Clifton Pinkerton
Charlene Easley Eckert
Gurdon, AR Monday, March 12, 2018 I went to Fairview through 8th grade with Mike and Margaret. I remember both of them with such fondness! May God comfort each of you .Kay McClain Worbington
Monticello, AR Monday, March 12, 2018 I am saddened to hear of Margaret's death. I had the pleasure of working with her for several years at the Education Cooperative. She was a great educator. I remember fondly her dry sense of humor! You all have my sympathy at this sad time!Regina Thompson
Cabot, AR Monday, March 12, 2018 Jennifer, Mike & Family, I am so sorry and my heart is broken. Miss Margaret was the kindest lady I have ever had the privilege of knowing. I have always looked forward to seeing her at Thanksgiving and getting to sit and talk with her. I loved her sense of humor! What a Special Lady! She will always hold a dear place in our hearts and we will miss her! We Love you Miss Margaret!! All our Love, Regina, Chris, Clara and WilliamLinda Roe
San Marcos, TX Monday, March 12, 2018 Mike so sorry for your loss.Prayers to you & your family.
Ann Johnson
Conway, AR Monday, March 12, 2018 I was so sorry to read of Margaret’s passing. I loved teaching with her in Monticello and enjoyed being around her. She had such a fun personality. Margaret loved her family deeply!May God give you comfort at this sad time.
Doodle/Claudia Franklin
Hope, AR Monday, March 12, 2018 Mike and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Margaret was such a sweet person she will be missed by so many. May she R.I.P. we will always have fond memories of her.Tina&Ray Ferguson
Monticello, AR Monday, March 12, 2018 Mike & Family,We were so sorry to hear of Mrs. Margaret. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time and days to come.
Tina and Ray Ferguson
Helen Weaver Lochridge
Leslie, AR Monday, March 12, 2018 So sorry for your loss. Love and prayers.Fairview High School Class of 1961
Doug & Annie Miles
, FL Monday, March 12, 2018 A beloved wife, mother, sister, and aunt. We are all blessed to have had Aunt Margaret in our lives. Our prayers are with you Mike, Sarah and Jennifer.Ruth Greening Headrick
Cape Coral, FL Monday, March 12, 2018 Mike & family, I am so sorry for you loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you through this time.Ruth Greening Headrick
Gaynell Jamison
Monticello, AR Sunday, March 11, 2018 Sarah and Jennifer:You have my deepest sympathy. I had the pleasure of working with your mom for two years in Reading Recovery. We shared a common passion for the importance of making a difference and teaching young learners how to read.
Know that she is at peace now. Hold fast to the beautiful memories that your mom left for you. May God give you peace and comfort through this difficult time.
Gaynell Jamison
Arthur F Smith
Texarkana, AR Sunday, March 11, 2018 A sweet person, the short time I knew her.Jerry Churchill
Camden, AR Sunday, March 11, 2018 Mike my condolences to you and the family. You are in my prayers..Sandra Moore Parker
Camden, AR Sunday, March 11, 2018 My thoughts and prayers and with you all during this time. In school, Margaret was a good friend of mine, and someone I looked up to. Love to all.Sandra Moore Parker
anastasia miles zielinski
ocean springs, MS Sunday, March 11, 2018 I have the best memories of my dear sweet Aunt Margaret, one of the finest women this world has ever seen. I feel honored and blessed to have known her, much less be related to her.I will miss a million and one things about her but most of all her kind smile as she tells you a story and the way she laughed at herself until she was finished. She was just the BEST.
Uncle Mike, Sara, Jimmy, Brittany, Abby, Jennifer, Ryan, Will, and James Ryan, I can't tell you how very sorry I am for your loss. I know your hearts are breaking and I pray that God gives you the strength and patience you need now to carry you through till we can all be reunited again. Much love, Anastasia
Linda & Tommy Goza
Scott, AR Sunday, March 11, 2018 Dear Marsha and family,We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
linda funderburg
monticello,, ar, AR Saturday, March 10, 2018 prayers for this familyLeslie Maxwell
Collinston, LA Saturday, March 10, 2018 I was so sad to hear this today. She was the sweetest lady when we were growing up, even though us girls were a handful! My condolences to Sarah, Jennifer, Mr. Mike, and the whole family. RIP, Mrs. MargaretAngela Miles Varnado
Fairhope, AL Saturday, March 10, 2018 Aunt Margaret you are greatly missed by all of us that knew and loved you and who you knew and loved! Your warmth and kindness, your laugh, your smile, your sense of humor that regularly brought us all to tears will never be forgotten. Uncle Mike, Sarah and Jennifer our hearts ache for you and your family, we are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. We love you very much! Angela and Charles VarnadoCathy Pierce-Aswell
Choudrant, LA Saturday, March 10, 2018 Mike, Sarah and Jennifer,I am so very sorry for the loss of your precious wife and mother.
She was a great friend and will cherish the memories.
Prayers for all of you!