Margaret Elizabeth Boyer
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Margaret Elizabeth Boyer, age 90, passed away on October 8, 2025, at the John Knox Village Care Center in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Margaret was born on August 24, 1935, in Rome, Georgia, to William and Helen (Merrill) Thomas. Throughout her early years, she moved often with her family before finally settling in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, in 1978.
She began her career as a pioneer operator with Southern Bell Telephone Company in 1954, dedicating more than 29 years to the Bell system. Following her retirement, Margaret continued working for Walmart, bringing her strong work ethic to a new community.
Margaret had a deep love for animals, especially the many cats and dogs she cared for throughout her life. She was a proud supporter of Quails Unlimited and found joy in taking long drives through the countryside.
She was preceded in death by her parents William and Helen Thomas; her brother Frank Thomas; her sister Alice Evans; and her husband Arthur Philip Boyer.
She is survived by her daughter Sandra L. Seid of Pensacola, Florida; and sons Lawrence E. Seid (Valarie) of Ontonagon, Michigan; and William A. Seid (Milissa) of Pleasant Hill, Missouri. Margaret’s legacy lives through her 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on October 17, 2025, at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to John Knox Village Foundation, Lee’s Summit, Missouri.
Dear Margaret’s Family, I have had the wonderful privilege of visiting Margaret every Monday afternoon for almost 2 years. We became Pals, the three of us. Samson the dog and Margaret and me. She kept a picture of Samson on her table and he used to sit on her lap. We celebrated her last birthday together and sometimes had a hamburger from Freddy’s. I cannot tell you how wonderful it was to just be with her. You all know her affection for animal and she loved Samson who would sit on her lap and give her kisses. She and I were close to the same age and shared a lot about our lives and families. Thank God for Milissa, she was the apple of Margaret’s eye. She so loved the dinners out and the things that Milissa did for her after she moved from her apartment.