Margaret Ellen Row

Margaret Ellen Row, 50, a resident of Joplin, Missouri, formerly of Fredonia, Kansas, died Monday, June 6, 2011 at St. John"s Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, as the result of injuries sustained in the May 22, 2011 Joplin tornado. She was born March 31, 1961 in Fredonia, the daughter of Billie (Palmer) Row Kidd and the late William A. Row. Margaret was a 1979 graduate of Fredonia High School. She attended college at Labette Community College in Parsons, Kansas, and obtained her RN nursing degree. Margaret had worked at Mercy Hospital in Independence, Kansas and St. John"s Hospital in Joplin for many years. Most recently she was employed as a hospice nurse in Joplin. She took pleasure in collecting clowns and piggy banks and enjoyed traveling. Margaret is survived by: Her mother: Billie Kidd of Fredonia, KS Three brothers: William (Bill) and Karla Row of Cassville, MO Bob and Cathy Row of Fredonia, KS Jack and Renee Row of Golden City, MO One sister: Rose Mary and Greg Rhodes of London, AR She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, as well as great nieces and nephews. Margaret"s father, grandparents, aunts and uncles preceded her in death. A graveside memorial service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, June 17, 2011 at the Fredonia City Cemetery with Mike Myers officiating. The family will receive friends at the graveside. Memorials have been established in Margaret"s name with the Ronald McDonald House in Joplin and the Joplin Recovery Fund. Donations can be sent to Timmons Funeral Home. Words of condolence for the family may be left on this website. Timmons Funeral Home, PO Box 168, Fredonia, KS 66736 is in charge of the arrangements.