Margaret Mary Poole

May 27, 1952 - April 24, 2022

Margaret Mary Poole joined Our Lord and Savior on April 24, 2022, after a lingering illness. Born in San Antonio, Texas, on May 27, 1952, Margaret graduated from Providence High School in 1970, continuing to St. Mary University for a Bachelor’s Degree in Education in 1974. She furthered her education with a Master’s Degree in Psychology, also from St. Mary University. Margaret taught at Glenoaks Elementary School in San Antonio for more than 37 years, mostly third grade, with several years in second grade. One of her focus successes was increasing the reading abilities of children who struggled with this aspect of their education. Additionally, she completed art classes at Our Lady of the Lake University to enhance that aspect of her students’ education. With a strong devotion to Saint Anthony de Padua, she served as a Eucharistic Minister for many years. Margaret was predeceased by her parents, Wayne K. Poole and Alice G. Poole. She was also predeceased by three siblings: Edward W. Poole, Harry J. Poole, and Judith M. Reed. She is survived by five siblings and their spouses: Mary [Jo] King (Ray); Jeanne Yoder (Richard); James E. [Jim] Poole (Nancy); Elizabeth Schumann (Carroll); Lucy Casey (Dennis). The Rosary will be recited on May 26, 2022 at 10:30 AM, followed by the Funeral Mass at Saint Anthony de Padua Catholic Church, 102 Lorenz Road, San Antonio. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, also in San Antonio. On May 27, 2022 at 12:30 PM the reception will be “A Celebration of Life”. It will be held on Margaret’s birthday at the Edge Resort in Fredericksburg, 3567 US Highway 290.