Longtime Grays Harbor City resident Margaret Eloise Spears passed away Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, at Montesano Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was 96. Margaret was born on June 20, 1921, to Byron and Maggie (Brumfield) Burr in Melbourne, Wash. The family then moved to Montesano where she was raised and graduated with the Bulldogs Class of 1939.

On June 4, 1941, Margaret married Ray Spears. Together they had two children, Brent and Karen, and celebrated 52 years of marriage before his passing in November of 1993.

Margaret had a love for music. She joined the Grays Harbor Banjo Band and became a charter member for the Old Time Fiddlers.

Margaret is survived by her children Brent (Frankie) Spears of Sequim, Wash. and Karen Lamb of Hoquiam, Wash.; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings and son-in-law James Lamb.

A memorial service and potluck will be held at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, at the Central Park Neighborhood Church, 7010 Bryrwood Drive, Aberdeen. Memorials may be made to P.A.W.S of Grays Harbor, 800 West 1st Street, Aberdeen.

To share memories or express condolences please visit www.harrisonfamily mortuary.com. Harrison Family Mortuary of Aberdeen is honored to assist the family.