Margaret Tate

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Margaret Ann Tate (Arnett)

Obituary, The Oklahoman, January 1, 2013

Margaret Ann (Tate) Arnett, 70, of Yukon, Oklahoma, passed away at her home in Yukon on Wednesday, December 26, 2012. She was born June 25, 1942, the daughter of the late David and Marjorie Tate. A 1960 graduate of Classen High School, she was an active member of First Church of Christ, Scientist. Margaret married William A. "Dub" Arnett on September 12, 1960. Both wanted a large family and had five wonderful children, Allen, Ailene, Annette, Andy, and Austin. The family lived in Samoa for five years (1970-1975); and Molokai, Hawaii, for two years (1975-1977). She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband of 40 years, William A. Arnett. Margaret is survived by her five wonderful children, Allen, Ailene, Annette, Andy, and Austin; many precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and four much-loved siblings, Ginny Aldridge, G'anne Derrick, George Tate, and David Bartow. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to Habitat for Humanity. Memorial services were held Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at Yanda & Son Chapel, Yukon, Oklahoma.