Wedua, Margaret Ann “Maggie” Harris stepped from a temporary life on this earth to an unending life in Heaven on June 3, 2022. She was born in Boonville, MO February 23, 1944, daughter to the late Walter Leslie and Margaret Lucile (Gander) Harris. Her Father and Mother, Sister Helen Dorothy, Brothers James Walter, Ron Harris, John Harris and Bill Harris as well as her stepdaughter Wendy Bass await her in heaven.
She graduated from Plattsburg High School in 1962 with a small scholarship in elementary education to Northwest Missouri State College in Maryville, MO. Maggie started her career in banking, then moved to financial loans.
At the age of 21, she was honored when asked to enter the Miss Sedalia Pageant in Sedalia, MO where she lived for a short time. Maggie was employed as payroll clerk for several electrical companies in the Kansas City area. She has been a resident of Riverside, MO since 1967.
On December 19, 1973, she married John James Wedua. She retired in 1974 to be a stay-at-home Mother to their beautiful daughter Michelle. Maggie started her business, in her home, Mary Kay Cosmetics in 1984 and in 2019 after 35 years had to retire, her business due to health issues.
She was a dedicated daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and great aunt to her family, and friends were her life. Maggie loved being with her family, playing cards and relaxing on the beach with the white sand and emerald water. She wants to be remembered with the kind deeds she always tried to give to others.
She leaves behind a legacy of survivors including her loving husband Jim of the home, daughter Michelle (Steve) Hannawalt Roanoke, Texas; stepson James (Linda) Wedua, Chandler, AZ; two grandsons TJ and Tyler Hannawalt, three step granddaughters Karisa (Alex) Stover Wahoo, NE; Shelby Ragan San Angelo, TX; Lauren (Jesse) DeJong Mesa, AZ, 4 step great grandsons Ezra, Caden, Carson and Indigo. 2 step great granddaughters Lemon and Ruby, two nephews.
The family will receive friends Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm at Meyers Northland Chapel 401 Main Street Parkville, MO. A funeral service celebrating Maggie’s life will commence at 2pm. Graveside Service will be immediately following at East Slope Memorial Gardens Riverside, MO. Memories of Maggie and condolences to the family my be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com.
Sorry to see you go, cousin. Blessings on you.
I am very sorry for your loss. I know how much she meant to your Family. May God be with you during this difficult time.🙏🙏🙏
We were very young in our Cousin pictures, so fun to remember how we looked back then. Our ancestry times will go on sweet cousin, Blessings in Heaven.
Praying for Michelle and her family. My cousin was a blessed lady and a blessing to many!
Our sympathies and prayers are with you all as you continue this journey without your beloved Mother until we all meet her again. Hugs and much love – Tom and Lynn
I met Jimmy and Maggie through my husband Art. Maggie was a very lovely woman and will be greatly missed I’m very sorry for your loss Jimmy. ✝️
Our prayers are with you!
The loss is immeasurable, but so is the love left behind.
So sorry for your loss.
All my love and sympathy to you and your family. Our hearts are heavy. We love you!
I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. Luv you!
She was a dandy and will be missed by everyone who ever met her. Her sense of humor was terrific. Jimmy and kids, we’re sending prayers your way
A great lady that will be definitely missed! She embraced life on her terms. Im sure Maggie and her mom have many a card game planned in Heaven.
Condolences to the family, especially Jimmy and Michele during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of your loss. We will be praying for God’s comfort over the family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Jim, Jamie, Michelle we are so sorry for your loss. Maggie was a sweet lovely lady. God bless you all.
We are so very sorry for your loss. May our prayers bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Met Maggie through Mary Kay. She was a vivacious woman & it seems we hit it off & a sale always meant a short visit . Moved away & lost contact,She will be a wonderful addition to Heaven with all her sparkle . God Bless .