Margaret Ann Reading of Eolia, MO, formerly of Troy, MO, passed away at her daughter's home on Friday, September 23, 2022. She was born on January 21, 1937 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Bernard and Delphia Mae (Shirley) Havey. After high school, Margaret later met and married Berl Ray Reading Sr. on October 2, 1954 in St. Louis, MO. They were blessed with four children; Berl Ray "Bud" Reading Jr., Marsha, Bryan and David. Margaret worked as a Southwestern Bell Operator during her teen years and then later at McDonnell- Douglas (now Boeing) in MER for eight years. After retirement, she worked for Lincoln County R-111 school district as one of the cafeteria ladies, she took good care of her students. Margaret was described by one of her grandchildren as "strong, spicy and an amazing lady full of
love and laughs". Her children described her as; "loving, kind, faithful and family oriented. Some of her hobbies were; reading, cooking and watching old movies. Margaret's best days were spent with her large, loving family. She will be sadly missed and long remembered by all those who knew and loved her.

Margaret is survived by her children; Berl Ray "Bud"(Renee')Reading of Eolia, MO, Marsha Robinson of Bowling Green, MO, Bryan (Teresa) Reading of Wentzville, MO, David (Debra) Reading of Eolia, MO,  grandchildren,Berl Ray "Bud" (Rebecca) Reading III, Joseph A. (Kimberly) Robinson Jr., Michael Reading, Erin (Ronnie) Tate, John (Sara) Reading, Angela (Todd) Mayer, Josh (Tabby) Coreless, Lacey (Barrett) Dodd and Daniel Reading, great-grandchildren; Delphia, , Berl Ray Reading IV, Emma, Aidan,Colton, Jodi, Will,Isaiah, Lainie, Jett, Ben, Kylie, Liam, Henry and Serenity, siblings, Wayne Havey of Texas, Kathy (Jerry) Forste of Lee's Summit, MO, Diana Havey of CA, Faye Leach of Arnold, MO, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, three brothers, Herrick Swarts, Jim Havey
and Gerel Havey and her son-in-law, Joseph Robinson.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2022 from 1:30 p.m.- 5 p.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral
Homes & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379

Funeral will be held on Monday, September 26, 2022 at 10 a.m. Troy First Baptist Church Troy, MO 63379 Rev.
Richie Rhea to officiate.

Memorials- Samaritan's Purse c/o the funeral home

Interment- Troy City Cemetery Troy, MO

Family and Friends may sign the online guest book @www.mcccoyblossomfh.com