Margaret Ann Beale-Gray

Margaret Ann Beale-Gray, 93, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at her home.
Her funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, September 28, 2009 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Chapel in Bettendorf. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church of Bettendorf where she was a long-time member.
She was born October 18, 1915 in Davenport, the daughter of Herbert & Henrietta (Stevens) Fort. On June 2, 1937, she was united in marriage to Raymond J. Beale in Davenport. He preceded her in death on April 1, 1986. On May 25, 1991, she was united in marriage to Ervin K. Gray in Bettendorf. He preceded her in death on January 1, 1992.
Margaret was a devoted homemaker & mother. She took great pride in caring for her home, loved Teddy Bears and enjoyed being a good neighbor. Above all, her beloved family was the joy of her life and she will be dearly missed by those who loved her.
Those left to honor her memory include her sons, Howard (Joyce) Beale of Davenport, James (Judith) Beale of Bettendorf, William Beale of Ft. Worth, Texas and Bob (Judy) Beale of Bettendorf; her grandchildren, Ray, Dennis, Sheri, Sarah, Michelle, Jennifer, Julie, Brandon, Kimberly, Mark & Randy; seventeen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; her brother, Robert Fort of Davenport; and many nieces & nephews.
In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Kevin; and seven sisters & brothers.