Margaret Arlene Klock

January 5, 1939 - June 26, 2020

Margaret Arlene Klock, age 81 of Arab (formerly of Warrior) went home to be with her Lord on Friday, June 26, 2020. She was born on January 5, 1939 in Michigan to the late Edward Worthington Klock and Arlene Beatrice Rose Klock. Margaret graduated from Troy High School in the 50’s and then attended Oakland Community College, where she earned an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. After college she went on to work in several children’s homes. She also went to Clown School and very much enjoyed playing the role of “Tick Tock” the clown at numerous children’s parties over the years. Even among her family she was known as the “fun aunt” because of how much her nieces and nephews loved being around her. In addition to spending time with children, she enjoyed camping, fishing and traveling. Margaret was never married and is survived by three siblings: Arlene K. Smith (Robert), Evelyn Mitchell and Joseph D. Klock, Sr. (Shelia); thirteen nieces and nephews; and other extended family. She is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers: Edward, Henry and Theodore; one sister, Alice; and one nephew. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 29, 2020 in the chapel at Gardendale Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m., with visitation prior to the service from 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Burial will follow at Liberty Minter Cemetery. Pastor Dave Moerbe will be officiating.