Margaret Ann Defrates

Margaret Ann (Kline) DeFrates Charlotte, MI Age 70, died Thursday June 23, 2011 at her residence with her family at her side. Margaret was born Nov. 24, 1940 in Charlotte the daughter of George and Helen (Shaw) Kline and was a lifelong Charlotte area resident. She was a 1958 Graduate of Charlotte High School, received her Associates Degree in Book keeping from Lansing Business University (Now Davenport University), was active in 4-H in her younger years and had been employed for a time at the Central United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Hallmark Collectors Club, a charter member of the International Coleman Collectors Club and the Gold Wing Road Riders Association. Surviving are: her husband of 51 years, David A. DeFrates; her daughter, Cheri DeFrates of Charlotte; granddaughter, Megan Nighbert of Olivet; Aunt, Doris Kline of Charlotte; her grand dog, Malachi and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Edward Kline. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A. M. Monday, June 27, 2011 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte with Rev. Charles Jenson officiating. Interment will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-8 P.M. both Saturday and Sunday at the Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hospice of your choice. www.burkhead-greenfuneralhome.com