Margaret J. Egelin, 91, of Plant City, died Oct. 15, 2013.
She was born Nov. 27, 1921, in Erie, Pa., to Frank and Arlowene Johnston.
She lived in Waterford, Pa., until 1961, when she moved to Tampa. She was employed by Silver Lake Country Club and later Carrollwood Golf & Country Club. Upon retirement, Sylva, N.C., became her beloved second home.
She loved traveling, cooking and spending time with family and many wonderful friends. Her quick wit and feisty personality were her trademarks.
She was preceded in death in 2000, by her husband of 56 years, John W. Egelin.
She is survived by two daughters, Sandra Black (Jim) and Margaret Stevens (Wayne Parrish); brother, Marvin Johnston (Fran); grandsons, Christopher Black (Sherri), Alan Black (Shannon), Gregory Stevens (Amanda), Eric Stevens (Jodi) and Trey Stevens (Ashley); great-grandchildren, A.J. Black, Samantha Black, Ally Rae Black, Ethan Black, Cole Stevens, Evan Stevens, Piper Stevens, Nicholas Jones and Lucas Jones; a sister-in-law, Ruth Egelin; nephew, Steve Johnston; and nieces, Joanne Osborn (Don), Gretchen Slyder (Frank) and Kay Kraus (Bob).
A Memorial Service was held Oct. 19, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church of Plant City.
Memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Building Fund, 302 Carey St., Plant City, FL. 33563.
