Margaret Green's Obituary
Margaret passed away July 15, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis Hospital in Davenport, Iowa surrounded by her loving family.
Margaret was born on October 3, 1946, in Seymour, Iowa, to Ruby Ada (Sharp) Butler and Clifford Harry Butler. She joined a family with two brothers and two sisters, and later welcomed a bonus brother, Terry Leazer, when her mother married Gene Leazer.
On October 25, 1964, Margaret married the love of her life, Wesley Green. Together, they shared more than 60 wonderful years of marriage and were blessed with three daughters: Teresa, Denise, and Susan. After their wedding, they made their home in Silvis, Illinois, where they began raising their family. They eventually returned to Promise City, Iowa, where they spent the rest of their lives together.
Margaret spent most of her career in the banking industry. Outside of work, she enjoyed being a mom, bowling, and playing cards with friends.
Later in life, Margaret found great joy in living on the farm, tending to her flower beds, making her famous homemade fudge, and hosting family and friends for countless reunions and holiday gatherings. She was happiest when surrounded by those she loved. Many who knew Margaret affectionately referred to her as "The General," and they also knew her favorite foods were cheese and party potatoes.
Those left to honor Margaret's memory are her children, Teresa (Scott) Evans, Denise (Richard) Day and Susan (Brad) Brauman; grandchildren, Amber Gallagher, Crey (Lillie) Gallagher, Joey Caccavale, Joshua (Kate) Day, Ian (Shaina) Day, Haley (Kane) Bernal, Kirsten (Alex) Nowotny, Taylor (Kendall) Davis, and Will Brauman; great grandchildren, Isabella Gallagher, Blair Day, Lily Day, Jack Day, and Iva Davis. Sisters; Karen (Don) Hicks, and Marilyn (Melvin) Exline, and sister-in-laws Renee Butler and Martha Stufflebeam. As well as many other family and friends.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to her niece, Jackie and husband Mike Newton for their unwavering support, kindness, and love to not only Margaret but to the entire family.
Margaret is preceded in death by her husband, Wesley; her father, Clifford Butler; her mother and stepfather, Ruby and Gene Leazer; brothers Harry Butler and Dean Butler; her bonus brother Terry Leazer; sister-in-law Margaret Butler and brothers-in-law Robert Green and Jim Stufflebeam.
Funeral Services for Margaret will be held Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Thomas Funeral Home in Corydon, Iowa with internment to immediately follow at the Promise City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 21 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at Thomas Funeral Home in Corydon. Memorials in honor of Margaret may be made to Promise City Cemetery and mailed to Thomas Funeral Home Attn: Green Family PO Box 294 Corydon, IA 50060.
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