Obituary of Margaret Moran

Margaret Moran, 83, of Springfield, Mo., passed away at 9:50 p.m. Monday, January 29, 2007, in Manor Care. She was born April 20, 1923, in Whitburn, Scotland, the daughter of Hugh and Mary (Clarkin) Friel. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church and the Senior Group. If asked what she was proudest of, Margaret would have said,"Raising twelve children." She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Joseph, son Patrick Sean, and granddaughter Andrea Russell. Margaret is survived by Edward James and Jill, of Nixa; Margaret and Fred Bullough, Kingwood, Texas; Father Michael Moran, Tenafly, N.J.; Francis and Laura, Camden Point, Mo.; Joseph and Lyn, of Thorofare, N.J.; Kevin and Patricia, Wasola, Mo.; Daniel and Cindy, Plano, Texas; James and Leslie; John and Teresa; Karen; Kathleen; and Peter, all of Springfield, Mo.; a sister, Mamie Francois, and a brother, James Friel, both of Providence, R.I.; 23 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and cousins. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday, February 2, 2007, in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church with the Reverend Michael Moran and Monsignor Thomas Reidy celebrants. Burial will be in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery under the direction of Walnut Lawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be 7 to 8:30 p.m. today, February 1, 2007, in Walnut Lawn Funeral Home 2001 W. Walnut Lawn St., Springfield, MO 65807, followed by the Rosary at 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Society of African Missions, 23 Bliss Avenue, Tenafly, N.J. 07670; or to a charity of the donor's choice. An online memorial may be signed at www. walnutlawnfuneralhome.com.