Margaret Latture

Margaret Dodd Latture, 95 years old, passed away on September 26, 2013 at The Gardens at Arkanshire. She was born April 23, 1918 in Haskell, Oklahoma to Grace and John McLemore. Mrs. Latture was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, her first husband, Nelson Edward Dodd and their son Douglas McLemore Dodd, and her second husband, James Paul Latture, Sr. She is survived by her daughter Rebecca Ellen Dodd Dearien, four grandchildren, Charles Douglas Dearien, Carlyn Delise Dearien, Christopher Daniel Dearien and Cayce Dearien Wallus and five great grandchildren, Jordyn, Ryan and Austin Schmitt, Noah Burgin and Ceara Wallus; one stepson, James Paul Latture, Jr. and wife Pam and 2 step grandchildren. She received her BS Ed degree in 1939 and in later years received a degree in Library Science, both from the University of Arkansas. She was a member of the Springdale School faculty and was the librarian at Elmdale School for many years. She also volunteered at the Springdale Public Library. When she married Mr. Latture, she lived in Fort Smith, Arkansas for 15 years where she made many good friends and was very active. She was a member of the Bonneville House Assoc. Board, the Fort Smith Art Center auxiliary, Sparks Hospital Women's Board, Friends of the Library Board and enjoyed her bridge club at Hardscrabble Country Club. After Paul's death, she returned to Springdale. Mrs. Latture was an active member of the First United Methodist Church and enjoyed the various opportunities offered. She was Chairman of the Church Library for several years and served on the Education Committee. She also was a long-time volunteer at the Bread of Life facility. She attended many bible study classes and other classes the church offered. Mrs. Latture also volunteered at the Jones Center for Families from its opening in 1997 to 2011; The Art Center of the Ozarks and the Arkansas Support Network. She was a member of Chapter G, PEO Sisterhood and Laureate Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. Funeral services will be Friday, October 4, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Springdale with Rev. Judy VanHoose officiating. Donations in memory of Mrs. Latture may be made to First United Methodist Church Foundation Fund, 206 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale, Arkansas 72764 or the Bread of Life, 208 W. Emma Ave., Springdale, Arkansas 72764. To sign the guestbook online please visit www.siscofuneral.com

Margaret Latture

April 23, 1918 - September 26, 2013