Margie Lou

Dillard Beaver

Margie Lou Dillard Beaver, 92, passed from this life, and was made perfect in Heaven with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 17, 2026, while surrounded by her children and grandchildren as they sang songs of praise. Margie was born on August 23, 1933 in Wichita Falls, TX to Willie Carl Dillard and Dollie Talley Dillard. Margie grew up in Kamay, TX, chasing her two big brothers around. Beautiful Margie married Herman Duncan Beaver, Jr. on August 25, 1948 at the mature age of 15. Herman and Margie eventually made their home in Wichita Falls, TX where they raised five sons and one daughter.

Margie never worked outside the home, because she had plenty to do taking care of an ever-growing family of little Beaver children. Margie was a master multi-tasker and made it all look easy, because everything she did was for the Lord. The most treasured gift she gave to her family included teaching six energetic Beaver kids about the importance of having a relationship with Jesus, always taking them to church when staying at home with the bunch would have been much easier. Margie loved watching her children participate in athletics, orchestra, and choir. In later years, she enjoyed spending time with her grown children, playing 42, sharing good food, attending Bowie Lady Rabbit basketball games, babysitting grandchildren, and following her grandchildren's activities.

Margie skillfully made each one of her adult children feel like they were her "favorite" child, even though there was suspicion about the favorite daughter. She would bake her sons their pie preference for their birthdays, and secretly slip Diane a little money for a "work clothes."  Margie was very frugal, as she was born during the Great Depression. She would save a tiny spoonful of green beans for the next time she made "Beaver Stew," but could be quick to whip up a great meal of generous proportions from the freezer if family visited unexpectedly. Margie always had something sweet to eat in the house, often just dollar store cookies. Those cookies only tasted good at Mom/Grandma's house! She also had a stash of her favorite, Turtle candy, hidden in an undisclosed location in the pantry. These were gifts from her sons and daughter, that she would ration to special visitors only. She felt uncomfortable when her children gave her nice gifts, and would often insist she didn't need whatever it was. She was always content with visits and calls from her family, and rarely asked for material things. Margie was sharp-minded and quick-witted until the last few days of her life, even asking to play 42 just a few days ago. She always thanked everyone for spending time with her, and told those caring for her that she loved them the morning she went to Heaven. Margie was truly the salt and light of the earth.

Margie was a former member of Lincoln Street Church of Christ, where she raised her children and taught children's Sunday School. She was also a previous member of Loop 11 Church of Christ and then later, 10th and Broad Church of Christ when Loop 11 closed. Before her passing, Margie was a member of Faith Village Church of Christ. Margie lived her life for the Lord, and it was reflected in her words of encouragement, her kind heart, and her Christ-like example. Her family adored her, and knows they are incredibly blessed that the Lord gave them such a loving and selfless wife, mother, grandma, and great-grandma.

Margie is survived by her husband of 77 years, Herman Beaver of Wichita Falls, TX. Margie also leaves behind 5 children and their spouses who she considered her children as well. These include Duncan Beaver and wife Debbie, of Richardson, TX, Gil Beaver and wife Donna, of Burkburnett, TX, Damon Beaver and wife Serena, of Scottville, MI, Diane Weber and husband Scott, of Bowie, TX, and Kerry Beaver and wife Jennifer of Wichita Falls, TX. Margie was blessed with 12 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren, with 2 additional precious great-grandchildren due to arrive in the spring. Margie is also survived by loved brother and sisters-in-law and numerous nieces, nephews, and precious family friends.

Margie is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Dollie Dillard, brothers Carl Dillard, Jr., and Richard "Dick" Dillard, son and daughter-in-law, Ted and Nancy Beaver, and granddaughter, Jennifer Whitehead.

A celebration of Margie's life will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Faith Village Church of Christ in Wichita Falls, TX. Larry Scott, longtime family friend, will officiate. A family visitation will be held before the service at 12:00 PM.

Arrangements are under the direction of Falls Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith Village Church of Christ.

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