Margret Joice Chastain formerly of Eureka, KS, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at her home in El Dorado, KS, at the age of 83.
She was born August 31, 1933, in Eureka, the daughter of Wallace C. and Katie (Luke) Call. She was raised in Eureka and attended local schools. On March 22, 1948, Margaret was united in marriage to Arlie Eugene Chastain, in Bentonville, AK. They made their home in Eureka. She worked as a waitress and at local nursing homes as a Dietary Manager. In 2009, Margaret and Arlie moved to El Dorado.
Margaret is survived by her husband. Arlie, of the home; son, Clifford Chastain of El Dorado; daughter Cathy Chastain of Eureka; eight grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and three sisters: Deloris DeLoge of Marietta, CA; Dee Washburn of Riverside, CA; and Judy Cheney of St. George, UT. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons: Clinton Ray and Calvin Ray Chastain; three brothers, and one sister.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Greenwood Cemetery in Eureka, with Pastor Robert Allen of the First Baptist Church officiating. Visitation hours are set from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, at Koup Family Funeral Home in Eureka, which is overseeing arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family online, at koupfunerals.com.
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