Margie Mae Padgett, 95, of Durant, Okla., passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at her home. Margie was born on May 22, 1929, in Altus, Okla., to parent Joe Kirby and Esther (Harmon) Kirby.
Marge as she was known moved to Durant in 1995 from San Rafael, California after retiring as Postmaster at the San Quinton Prison in California. She enjoyed bird watching, watching basketball, canning, and cooking. Marge was a loving and dedicated homemaker to her family, whom she dearly loved and treasured.
Marge is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Janice Adams; sons, Steve Padgett and Wendell Padgett; brothers: Leroy, Billy, and Jimmy Kirby; and sisters, Jolene Emerson and Donella Hatfield.
Marge is survived by her brother, Don Yates; sister, Helen Vino; grandsons, James Padgett and wife Cheryl, Aaron Adams, Corey Adams, and Brett Adams and several great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Highland Cemetery Pavilion.
Arrangements are under the direction of Brown’s Durant Funeral and Cremation Service.