Margaret Helen Votaw

Funeral service for Margaret H. Votaw, 97, Eudora, will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Hesper Friends Church, in rural Eudora. Burial will follow at Hesper Friends Cemetery. Margaret passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Medicalodges Eudora.

Margaret was born on October 28, 1925, in Lawrence, KS the daughter of James and Lucille (Herren) Tennyson.

She attended several schools in Lawrence graduating from Liberty Memorial High School in 1943.

Margaret married Everett Votaw on November 20, 1943 trading her city life to become a farm wife for the next 67 years.  She had several jobs throughout those years but the most important to her was being a loving wife and mother.  Everett preceded her in death on September 13, 2010.

She was a faithful member of the Hesper Friends Church serving as pianist for several decades.  She also was an active member in several organizations in the Eudora community.

Survivors include her daughters, Marilyn (Larry) Wilson, Eudora, Gloria J. (Jerry) Kazmaier, Raymore, MO; son, Alan (Delores) Votaw, Eudora; nine grandchildren, Stan (Tammy) Wilson, Steven (Megan) Wilson, Jeff (Shirlene) Kazmaier, Jim (Tara) Kazmaier, Jason (Emily) Kazmaier, Glenda (Theron) Hamm, Darrin Votaw, Chris, Votaw, Eric (Ashli) Votaw; twenty great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

Margaret was also preceded in death by her parents; and brother, George Tennyson.

The family will greet friends from 1 p.m. until the service begins on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Margaret’s name to the Hesper Friends Church or to Good Shepherd Hospice and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.