Margaret Jeffcoat

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Margaret Ann Jeffcott, 87, Neosho, passed away January 17, 2015, after an extended illness.

 Margaret Ann was born April 9, 1927 in Joplin, Missouri. Margaret Ann Boyd and Truman Jeffcott were married on July 2, 1949 and Truman preceded her in death in 2010. She is also preceded in death by a brother, Gordon Boyd. Margaret Ann graduated from SMS in 1949 and later earned a Master’s Degree in Education from Pittsburg State. She began her teaching career in Webb City and in 1955, was employed by Joplin Junior College as an instructor of girls physical education. She became the first supervisor of elementary PE for the Joplin School District, a position she held for 27 years. She was also instrumental in promoting the Special Olympics program for students. She was a member of the Neosho First Christian Church.

 Margaret is survived by three daughters, Jan Rowell and husband, Charles of Monett; Judy Schneider and husband, Mike of Oronogo and Jill Carter and husband, Robert of Neosho; one son, Sam Jeffcott of Neosho and one sister in law, Joetta Krusekopf of Jasper. To her eight grandchildren, she was known as ‘M’ and they include, Jennifer Taunton, Nick Rowell, Lee Schneider, Amy Schneider, Kelly Roberts, Megan Bultema, James Carter and Jake Jeffcott. In addition, she is survived by seven great grandchildren. 

Memorial Service
11:00 AM, Friday, January 23, 2015
Clark Funeral Home Chapel of Memories
312 So. Wood Street Neosho, MO 64850