Margot H. Best, age 93, of Hackettstown died Monday, February 11, 2019 at home.Margot was born November 23, 1925 to the late Kurt and Marie (Wendler) Freund.In addition to her parents, Margot is preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Best in 1989.
Margot was a devoted homemaker who dedicated her life to caring for her loving family. She was an avid reader, was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and enjoyed volunteering at the Trinity Thrift store.
She is survived by her loving daughters, Louise Gaylord, Margo Johnson, her grandson, Robert Johnson and wife Doreen and her cherished great grandson, Tyler Johnson.
The funeral will be held 11:00 am on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ. Burial will follow at Stanhope Union Cemetery, Stanhope, NJ at a later date.
Visitation will be Thursday, February 14, 2019 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Karen Ann Quilan Hospice Foundation, 99 Sparta Avenue, Newton, NJ 07860 in memory of Margot.
Condolences:
Joyce Ort Berninger
#7
February 16th, 2019 7:38 am
Condolences to the Best family. Many happy memories of the whole family. Margot will be missed by many people. Jay sends his sympathy, too.
David Bryk & Family
#6
February 13th, 2019 9:16 pm
My deepest sympathy to You and Your family at this difficult time.
David D Bryk & Family
Bob Trinneer
#5
February 13th, 2019 2:59 pm
Margot will be missed, my favorite memory is making a call to the house to talk about something scouting.. She and I would talk forever, only to find out I had forgotten to whom and why I called in the first place...LoL
Les and Joy Snyder, Sr.
#4
February 13th, 2019 1:25 pm
So very sorry to learn of the passing of Margot. Leaving us many memories of her longtime friendship and wonderful smile. Our Sincere Sympathy. Joy and Les Snyder
Wolfgang Boernert
#3
February 13th, 2019 9:09 am
My deepest heartfelt condolences. I will always remember her and her parents. They will be missed....
LEW/GAIL RICHARDS AND FAMILY
#2
February 12th, 2019 8:57 am
TO THE FAMILY OF MARGOT---SORRY TO READ OF THE PASSING OF A SWEET AND LOVING LADY--ALWAYS ENJOYED OUR CHATS WITH YOUR MOM GROWING UP ON MAIN ST.--THE FAMILY ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
Chick and Linda Dimiceli
#1
February 12th, 2019 7:06 am
Our condolence to the best family.Margo was a lifelong friend .She will always be remembered as a sweet and loving lady.
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