Margaret Reno Self

Margaret Reno Self, 87, of Empire, AL passed away Friday, May 9, 2014 of natural causes. She was born June 17, 1926 in Tarrant, AL. She was the daughter of William and Naomi Reno. Margaret was a member of Sandusky First Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and lived in Sandusky, AL for 62 years. She was married to Elzie D. Self on July 26, 1943 in Birmingham, AL. Margaret retired from Jefferson County Board of Education June 1, 1988. She had a BA degree from Birmingham Southern College in 1960, Samford University, MA degree 1973, University of California, San Diego, and AA from UAB September 6, 1978. Margaret taught Elementary School in Fairfield, AL 1960-1964, Sandusky Elementary 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades 1964-1976, Fultondale Elementary Title 1 Reading 1976, Guidance Department Title 1 Counselor 1978-1988. Margaret’s colleagues remember her fondly and that she had a great smile and got along with different people very well. Margaret is survived by her husband of 70 years, Elzie D. Self; children, Peggy Anoree Lowery and husband, Robert, Marilyn Sue Jones and husband, Steve, Sheila Dianne Hasenfuss and husband, Ted and Elzie D. Self, Jr.; grandchildren, Shannon Lowery Kerpics, Lonnie Jones, Marnee Jones Baker, Shawn Hasenfuss, Brandon Hasenfuss, Jody Jones, Chad Easterwood, Blake Hasenfuss, Ashlynn Self Hyche, Elisha Self Budlong; 17 great grandchildren; brother, William (Bill) Reno, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sisters, Eula Downs, Lucille Henderson, Agnes Cosner; brothers, Gerald Ray Reno, Alton Reno. We would like to take this time to thank the many Sitters and Nurses that assisted in her care the last few years. They were devoted to her in their care, love and empathy. In lieu of flowers the family request if you would like you could make a donation to Sandusky First Baptist Church. Visitation will be Monday, May 12, 2014, between 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. at The New Gardendale Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Monday, May 12, 2014, at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with burial in Crestview Memorial Gardens. The New Gardendale Funeral Home directing.

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Margaret Reno Self

June 17, 1926 - May 9, 2014