Margaret was born on September 29, 1912 in Greenwood, Arkansas, the first of two children, to Grady and Rose Lewis.

The family moved to Prague, Oklahoma in 1917, when Margaret was five years old.

She graduated from Prague High School and attended Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasha and Central State College of Edmond.

Her sister Melba was a long time Prague resident.

Margaret was a nurturing mother, a devoted wife, a teacher, a gardener and a highly talented pianist. She loved to play the popular music of her younger days. She played piano accompaniment for the silent movies at the Prague Theater. Her piano is on display at the Prague Museum. Her music was always in demand at dances and parties. She played for the joy of it all her life.

On October 12, 1936, Margaret married Lt. John Way, a native of Prague, then serving in the United States Army Air Corps. They would travel in the service of their country until his retirement. They returned to Prague to build their forever house.

John preceded Margaret in passing on December 25, 1980. She remained in their home for the rest of her days.

Margaret was a sister of the PEO for over 20 years. She belonged to the Rose Garden Club, named for her mother Rose who was a master gardener. Margaret attended the First Methodist Church in Prague where, on occasion, she would delight the congregation by playing the piano.

Margaret was also active in the Prague Historical Society and was honored with a lifetime membership in the Prague Golf Club. She enjoyed playing golf, bowling and bridge and was a voracious reader.

Her greatest joy, throughout her life, was to be surrounded by family and friends.

Margaret, affectionately known as Mother, Mom, Gross mutter, Grandmother, and Great grandmother, is loved and honored by her descendants.

Her children are: John, his wife Marilyn; Melanee Susie Armstrong; and Nancy Way Bixby.

She has eleven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren: Kathy Cash, her husband Jerry and son, Dusty; Don Bixby, his wife Brandy and their three children, Hayden, Aspen and Sidney; David Bixby, his wife Rhonda and their three children; Josh, Chelsy and Alex; Tim Way; Todd Way, his wife Beth and their three children, Nick, Trevor and Tyler; Mia George, her husband Paul and their two children, J.D. and Natalie; and John Adam Way.

She leaves behind her beloved brother and sister-in-law, Margaret and Ernest Way; many nieces and nephews, and her very close friends and her care providers all of whom gave her support, care, and companionship and were there for her when she needed them.

Margaret, Mother, Mom, Gross mutter, Grandmother, and Great-grandmother is deeply loved and sorely missed.