Margaret was born on July 30, 1935 in Laurel, Mississippi to Lonnie and Mary Welborn. The family moved to Post, Texas in 1948 where Margaret graduated from Post High School.
Following high school, Margaret attended the University of Texas and graduated in 1957. She accepted a teaching position in Odessa and moved to a city she would call home for the rest of her life. Over the course of her 30-year career, Margaret would teach at both Ector and Permian High Schools, though most of her time was spent at Crockett Junior High.
After moving to Odessa, Margaret would soon meet Harold McBee and they would marry on March 27, 1959. The couple had two sons, Wesley and Mark.
Following her retirement, Margaret enjoyed traveling, attending Westminster Presbyterian, and keeping tabs on her five grandchildren.
Margaret is predeceased by her husband, Harold, in 1970. She is survived by her sons, Wesley of Brownwood, and Mark of Dallas, as well as her four grandsons, Zachary, Jason, Ian, and Mason, and her kindred spirit, granddaughter Meredith.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be given to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Margaret will be laid to rest in Sunset Memorial Gardens, 6801 E I-20 Business Loop, Odessa, Texas 79762.
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