Margaret Iams

Margaret Iams, 96 of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at her residence. Cremation is planned with a private family memorial service to be held. Donations may be made in her name to Sugar Creek United Methodist Church 415 N. Sterling Avenue, Sugar Creek, MO 64054. Margaret was born March 13, 1915 in Sugar Creek, MO to Balthazar and Margaret (Lazar) Lux and has been a lifelong area resident. She was a beloved wife, mother and homemaker who enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening and most of all she loved spending time with her family. She was an active member of the St. Mark’s United Methodist Church where she co-founder of the Over 50’s Club, member of the United Methodist Women and did mission work for the church as well. She was married to Leroy E. Iams in 1942 and they enjoyed many years of marriage until he passed away on March 15, 1995. Survivors include; 2 daughters, Regina Coats and her husband Fred and Marge Foster and her husband Philip all of Independence, MO; a son, Tim Iams and his wife Jodie of Lenexa, KS; 6 grandchildren, Mark Coats, Wendy Barr (John), Kirk Coats (Deana), Jill Lewis (Irwin), Andrea Iams (Dan) and Austin Iams and 8 great grandchildren, Van, Zane and Derby Barr, Chance Coats, Lance Lewis, Alexander Lewis and Zoe and Kennadee Huskey. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Gazell and Balthazar, 2 sisters, Sarah Bolen and Irene Shaw and a grandson, Aaron Iams in 2010. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of Odyssey Hospice, especially nurse Julie, for their loving care of Margaret in her final days.