Margaret was raised on a farm north of Vesta, NE. She attended Vesta Public Schools until the 6th grade at which time she attended Tecumseh Public Schools and graduated in 1963. Following graduation, Margaret attended the National Business Institute in Lincoln, graduating with a medical secretary degree.
Margaret married Dwight Wilson from Sterling, NE on September 3, 1966, at the United Methodist Church in Tecumseh, NE. She worked as a medical transcriptionist for over 40 years in various medical facilities. She enjoyed antiquing with her husband, Dwight, and traveling. Her greatest joys were her dog Teddy, her children, and grandchildren.
Family members include her daughter, Kelly (Rob) Goodwin; son Douglas (Jennifer) Wilson; grandchildren Samantha, Bethany, Claire, Dain, and Deacan; sister Frances Little; brother David (Pat) Little; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Dwight of 50 years, parents, grandparents Clyde and Clara Little, Charles and Clara Messenger, and stepfather Arnold Bartels.
Memorial Service: 10:00 a.m. Saturday (10-15-22) St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 8550 Pioneers Blvd.
Celebration Gathering will be from 4-6 pm Friday (10-14-22) Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street.
Memorials in lieu of flowers to Capital Humane Society or St. Mark’s United Methodist Church.