Margaret Ussery

Margaret Ann “Margy” Ussery, 61, passed away unexpectedly from cancer on October 14, 2021 at MercyOne Medical Center.

Margy was born June 24, 1960 in Sierra Vista, Arizona to Kenneth and Margaret (Burks) Burns. As a child, she was baptized in the name of Jesus and was filled with the Holy Ghost. Throughout her life, she was a faithful servant of God who studied her Bible and loved worshipping Him.

Margy graduated from Lincoln High School and Salvador Beauty School. She worked for Marketlink, now Allied Global, for over 25 years as a call center manager. Margy homeschooled her daughter and was a passionate leader in the homeschool community. She was the director of Joy Singers Choir for 13 years and a Leader of 4-H Discoverers for 6 years. Margy was very close to her nieces and nephews and was like a second grandma to her great-nieces and great-nephews. She enjoyed making them feel extra special and loved. Margy also enjoyed taking trips with her husband, playing games with her daughter and family and she made the absolute BEST peanut butter cookies.

Margy is survived by her husband of 31 years, Robert; beloved daughter, Katie (A.J.) Highsmith; mother, Margaret (Arthur) Gilbert; sisters, Vicki (Leroy) Edwards, Twyla (Bernie) McDonough and Elane (Ted) Worthington; best friend & cousin, Donna (Aaron) Edwards; half-sister, Margaret (Robert) Helt; Kolby Cook, who was like a son to her; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews of whom she adored; as well as a host of extended family and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Burns; sister, Kenda Kay Burns; and nephew, Brandon McDonough.

The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601Westown Pkwy in West Des Moines. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, October 28th at the funeral home. Margaret will be laid to rest at Elm Grove Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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