Obituaries

Margaret Marie Brookins

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Margaret Marie Brookins, 77, of Fulton, Missouri, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017, at her home. Margaret was born July 15, 1939 in Defiance, Missouri to Austin and Rose Mahan Adair and they preceded her in death. She worked in housekeeping for Westminster College and at Callaway Community Hospital until her retirement. Margaret enjoyed fishing, traveling and watching car races. She is survived by husband, Lawrence Brookins of Fulton; daughters, Wanda Gunn of Raytown, Debra Weiser of Fulton, and Sharon (Leonard) Jansen of Fulton; sons, James (Pat) Shirley of Sacramento, California, Louis (Kitty) Shirley of Auxvasse, and Michael (Kathy) Shirley of Fulton; brothers, Clifford Adair and Dennis Busby; sisters, June Furlong, Joetta Furlong and Betty Vandelicht; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Margaret was also preceded in death by daughter, Roberta Nickens; and sisters, Violet Easley and Eileen Pitts. Funeral services will be at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Debo Funeral Home in Fulton. Entombment will follow at Callaway Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until the time of services at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.debofuneralhome.com

Published April 19, 2017