Marjorie L. "Skippy" Megown
March 4, 1933 ~ December 29, 2020
Marjorie L. "Skippy" Megown, 87, of Jefferson City, peacefully departed this earth Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at home, surrounded by her loving family.
Skippy was born March 4, 1933 in Jefferson City, the only child of Harold Ralph Wilson and Mary Elizabeth Dunavant. She grew up in Mexico, Missouri where she graduated from St. Brendans High School.
In 1954, she was united in marriage to Herschel E. "Sonny" Megown. To this union three daughters were born, Kathy Sue, Jeri Lynn and Marianne. The family moved to Jefferson City in 1961 where she began her career as a bookkeeper. Skippy worked for Western Auto, G & H Electric, the Teamsters Union, the Secretary of State and retired from the Missouri National Guard after 24 years of service.
Skippy loved country music and owned the dance floor. She also enjoyed fishing, auctions, rummage sales and was a talented oil painter. She was an animal lover and throughout the years provided many rescues with love and care.
She was preceded in death by her parents and eldest daughter.
Survivors include daughters, Jeri Lynn James of Jefferson City and Marianne Picone (Thomas) of Wilmington, NC; grandchildren, Mari K. Jones (Justin) of Jefferson City and Tim Briggs II (Kristin) of Eldorado, KS; great-grandchildren Macie, Rhett and River Briggs of Eldorado, KS, and Dennis Baker, long-time companion of 22 years.
Services are private per her wishes.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Jefferson City Animal Shelter.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Jefferson City is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
Skippy was born March 4, 1933 in Jefferson City, the only child of Harold Ralph Wilson and Mary Elizabeth Dunavant. She grew up in Mexico, Missouri where she graduated from St. Brendans High School.
In 1954, she was united in marriage to Herschel E. "Sonny" Megown. To this union three daughters were born, Kathy Sue, Jeri Lynn and Marianne. The family moved to Jefferson City in 1961 where she began her career as a bookkeeper. Skippy worked for Western Auto, G & H Electric, the Teamsters Union, the Secretary of State and retired from the Missouri National Guard after 24 years of service.
Skippy loved country music and owned the dance floor. She also enjoyed fishing, auctions, rummage sales and was a talented oil painter. She was an animal lover and throughout the years provided many rescues with love and care.
She was preceded in death by her parents and eldest daughter.
Survivors include daughters, Jeri Lynn James of Jefferson City and Marianne Picone (Thomas) of Wilmington, NC; grandchildren, Mari K. Jones (Justin) of Jefferson City and Tim Briggs II (Kristin) of Eldorado, KS; great-grandchildren Macie, Rhett and River Briggs of Eldorado, KS, and Dennis Baker, long-time companion of 22 years.
Services are private per her wishes.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Jefferson City Animal Shelter.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Jefferson City is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Keeping your family in our thoughts & prayers! From The Family of The Late Victor & Irene Stegeman & our Late sweet & special Angel Karen Irma Stegeman
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother I considered her a dear friend talked to a couple months ago and I know she was not well!! Will miss her she was good to me when I was going thru a rough time!! We both loved animals so much!! I will think of her and pray for her and you girls for peace and comfort!!!
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