Margie Theda Brennan Ervin, 99, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Southeast Hospital. She was a twin born December 2, 1919 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri to John Alfred and Lulu McLard Brennan. She and Wilbert A. “Bud” Ervin were married June 30, 1939 at Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
He preceded her in death on February 13, 1997. She was a graduate of Cape Central High School in 1937. She lived in Cape Girardeau all but four years when they lived in St. Louis.
She was the secretary and bookkeeper at Ervin’s Air Conditioning & Heating, which was established in 1965. They retired April 1, 1984. She was a member of Maple United Methodist Church, where she was the longest and oldest member.
She was baptized and became a member March 31, 1929. Margie was past president of United Methodist Women from 1975 to 1977. She was past chairperson of Administrative Board from 1981 to 1983, where she was the first woman from Maple to chair the board.
She was past superintendent of the Children’s department for six to eight years. Margie was also a member of the choir for several years, taught Sunday School for over 20 years and was a member of the night circle. She was past president of May Greene School PTA and past president and charter member of Entre Nous Club.
Survivors include her one son, Charles W. (Brenda) Ervin of Festus, Missouri; one daughter, Patricia A. (Jesse) Williams of Cape Girardeau; two grandchildren, Ben (Beth) Ervin of Pevely, Missouri and Rachel (Dr. Ben) Conoyer of St. Charles, Missouri ; five great-grandchildren, Brennan Ervin, Brody Ervin, Sam Conoyer, Will Conoyer and Breanna Williams. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, many dear friends and was Momma Margie to so many of her “kids”. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; four sisters; and four brothers.
Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau and again 9:30 am to 11:00 am on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Maple United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will be at 11:00 am Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Maple United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau with the Revs.
Jeff Estes and Jim Cooper officiating. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Maple United Methodist Church.
Online condolences may be made at www. fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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