Margaret Wheeless

Margaret Ann Wheeless died peacefully Thursday, June 2, 2022 and was born July 23, 1950. Margaret was a strong independent woman. She enjoyed her grandchildren and watching crime shows. She was a member of First Baptist Church of DeQuincy.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Wheeless; daughter, Lesley; and son, David.

Surviving her in death is her dear son, Michael (Mindy). She was a dear grandmother to Chloe, Jordan, Kailey and Seth; dear daughter of the late Earl L. Yates and Mary Margaret Yates (Nee Edwards); dear sibling of Bob (Mary), Michael Yates, Mary Ellen Yates, Jane (Dave) Kuester, Julie (Jack) Radke and the late Bill (surviving Karen) Yates; dear aunt of Christine, Jennifer (Eddie), Bill (Gigi), Rachel, Sarah, Dustin (Allison), Lauren, Will (Mary), Adam (Erin), Noah, Emma, John, Sarah (Scott), Dan (Amanda); dear great aunt, cousin, and friend.

The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. with the funeral service beginning at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 9. The visitation and funeral will be held at Riley Smith Sons Funeral Home in DeQuincy. Rev. Jim Fisher will be officiating.

Arrangements are being handled by Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 1810 W. Fourth St., DeQuincy.

(Paid Memorial)

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