Margaret Jo Zeller (Prichard)

Margaret Jo Zeller, 93 of Independence, MO passed away Monday, May 9, 2022 at the Meyer Care Center in Higginsville, MO. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 20, 2022 at Bethel Baptist Church in Independence, MO. Private inurnment will be held at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bethel Baptist Church or One Community Hospice. Margaret was born February 10, 1929 in Wichita Falls, TX to Rankin and Mary (Adams) Prichard and graduated from New Franklin High School in New Franklin, MO. She was a beloved wife, mother, and homemaker and had worked for over 20 years for Sears, Roebuck & Co. She enjoyed ceramics, painting, gardening, collecting dolls, cooking, crocheting and especially spending time with her family. Margaret loved this time of year when new life was blooming. She will be missed by many. Margaret never met a stranger. If you asked her how she was, she might say, “Fine as Frog Hair!” Margaret had a string faith and was a longtime member Bethel Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Rod Zeller and wife Joan of Lexington, MO and a grandson, Robby Zeller of Lexington, MO. She was preceded in death after 70 years of marriage by her husband, Joe Zeller in 2016. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel (816) 373-3600)