Dover—Margery E. Blythe, 86, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at the Alma Manor with family by her side.
She was born April 28, 1933 at Maple Hill a triplet of Thomas R. and Edith V. Moran Logan. Margery graduated from Dover High School in 1951. She attended Clark’s School of Business in Topeka. She had lived in the Dover community nearly all of her life.
Margery worked for Santa Fe Railroad in her younger years. She worked for the Farmers Union COOP in St. Marys and was a farm wife. Margery was a member of the Dover Federated Church. She was very active in the Dover Heritage Days for many years. She had served as a Dover 4H leader and also served on the Maple Hill Township board. Margie was an avid sports fan.
On February 12, 1955 she was united in marriage to William “Gail” Blythe. He preceded her in death on April 20, 2007. She was also preceded in death by her parents, siblings, Martin, Elden Dale, Marion, Charles Duane and Mary.
Survivors include her son, Rodney (Candy) Blythe, Dover; two daughters, Nancy (Kenn) Sommer, Alma and Betty (Darin) Schwant, Dover; her sister, Margaret Phillips, Topeka; 6 grandchildren, Kyle (Carlie) Sommer, Kelsey (Jay) Stamm, Erin (Nick) Melton, Emily Schwant, Kylie (Mike Bruening) Blythe and William Blythe; a great-grandchild, Brogan Stamm and one on the way.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, November 8, 2019 at the Dover Federated Church. Interment will be in the Dover Cemetery. Mrs. Blythe will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the Dover Federated Church. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Wabaunsee or Shawnee County 4H or the Dover Community Foundation Scholarship fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com