Margaret Lightbody's Obituary
M. MARGARET BEARD LIGHTBODY, 91, born October 8, 1919 and departed this life to her eternal home on January 31, 2011. Margaret was born in Anguilla, MS to William and Minneola Martak. While very young her family moved to Memphis and she attended Bellevue Junior High and Central High School. On November 23, 1955, Margaret was united in marriage to Matt Beard and they enjoyed 25 years of marriage in their East Memphis home. On December 20, 1985, Margaret united in marriage to Julius F. “Bodie” Lightbody and they enjoyed 24 years of marriage in their Whitehaven home. Margaret retired from First Tennessee Bank in 1984 after completing 50 years of service. In 2006, she moved back into her East Memphis home where she enjoyed spending time with her neighbors. She was a member of Central Christian Church. She loved Jesus and loved attending church. Preceding her in death were her two devoted husbands, her mother and father, and two brothers, William Martak and Henry Martak. She is survived by 3 step-children and numerous cousins and nephews. Service will be held Friday, February 4 at 2:30 p.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5668 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN. Visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
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