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MARGARET LOUISE POPE

October 23, 1931- March 29, 2019
Margaret Louise Pope, 87, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2019, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Margaret was born on October 23, 1931, in Waldo, Arkansas, to Thomas and Christeen Lewis and graduated from Taylor High School in 1950. She married her high school sweetheart, Glenn Felix Pope, on July 6, 1950, and together, they raised four daughters: Glenda P. Duplantis of Sarepta, Louisiana; Paula P. Watkins of Plain Dealing, Louisiana; Debra P. Torline of Berwick, Louisiana; and Christene Pope Manfre of Houston, Texas, each of whom were sources of tremendous pride. Margaret’s greatest joys were spending time with her family and friends, listening to and writing country music, playing bingo, and helping others. She attended Bayou Vista Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Felix Pope; parents, Tom and Christeen Lewis; brothers, Thomas Junior Lewis and Glen Dale Lewis; son-in-law, Mark Thomas Manfre; and grandson, Jamey Watkins.
She leaves behind, her daughters; sons-in-law, Errol A. Duplantis Sr., James A. Watkins and Brian T. Torline; grandchildren, Errol Duplantis Jr., Edmee Maronge, Sunshine Duplantis, Greg Watkins, Camille V. Watkins, Tyler Hernandez, Patrick Hernandez, Elizabeth Manfre and Margaret Manfre; great-grandchildren, Madelyn Duplantis, Cullen Duplantis, Kip Maronge, Justine Maronge, Wyatt Trahan, Abigail Bordelon and Gabriel Trahan; siblings, Jerrell Don Lewis, Aaron Truman “Pete” Lewis, Ermon Lynwood “Buster” Lewis and Bonnie Sue Vollmer; and many cherished nieces, nephews and friends.
Margaret was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Her faith, generosity of spirit, and dedication to family was an example for all. She will be deeply missed.
Visitation began at noon Monday, April 1, 2019 with funeral services following at 2 p.m. at Bailey Funeral Home in Springhill, Louisiana. Burial immediately followed at the Waldo Cemetery in Waldo, Arkansas.
The family request memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, St. Jude’s Hospital, or Autism Speaks.
Hargrave Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

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