Margaret Beatrice McDaniel Brunet

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Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
Thursday, September 29, 2022
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
Thursday, September 29, 2022
2:30 p.m.
Cemetery
Pinecrest Memorial Park
7401 Hwy 5 N.
Alexander, AR  72002

Margaret Beatrice McDaniel Brunet

of Grimes, IA

March 15, 1921 - September 24, 2022

Margaret Beatrice McDaniel Brunet was born March 15, 1921 in Forrest City, Arkansas to James Henry McDaniel and Nora Lucille McDaniel. Margaret stepped into Heaven on September 24, 2022 at the age of 101 years and 6 months. She is now reunited with her husband of 63 years, Leo (Lee) Joseph Brunet and her older siblings brothers, James Henry McDaniel, Jesse Lee McDaniel (both who lived to 100+ years); half-sister, Elizabeth (Lizzie) Lunsford and brother-in-law, Arthur J. Brunet and his wife, Mary Helen Brunet.

Margaret is survived by her three children, Lisa Brunet Sparks (David), James (Lanny) Brunet and Christie Brunet Mitchell (Rick). She was Little Nannie to Jennifer Sparks, Christopher Sparks, Sarah Mitchell O'Neal, Ben Mitchell and Katie Mitchell Dollar. Margaret was Nannie to 9 great grandchildren, Dalton, Davis and Deacon Sparks, Lauren Howard, Alec, Madelyn, Aaron and Marley O'Neal and Greyson Mitchell.

Margaret's employment career included working during WWII in a munitions factory, a plant that made tent poles for the army and waitressing, where she met a handsome young soldier (Lee), whom she married in 1943. By far, her favorite job was wife, mom and homemaker. Margaret was known as an excellent seamstress, cook, baker and beloved babysitter.

When Lee's disability prevented him from working any longer, Margaret went to work at the Arkansas Employment Security Division, where she worked until her retirement in 1983.

Margaret was an avid gardener, growing beautiful flowers as well as vegetables, that she preserved to enjoy all year. She was also an avid reader, enjoying her books curled up on "her spot" on the sofa. Margaret was a faithful member of Parkview Christian Church, Bible Study Fellowship and PTA.

Margaret was a devoted caregiver to her husband, a disabled veteran, through all their marriage. She was an amazing mother, "Nannie", favorite aunt and special friend to many! She was also a favorite of her caregivers in recent years.

Margaret was a 27-year Breast Cancer Survivor and in recent years she lived with Alzheimer's disease. If you would choose so in lieu of flowers, Margaret's family suggests considering a memorial donation to either Susan G. Komen or Alzheimer's Association.

A visitation will begin at 12:30 on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, with services beginning at 1:30. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park.



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Joye Humphrey Gartside
Springdale, AR
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Thursday, September 29, 2022

Lisa, Lanny, and Christie your mother was a sweet person, but you know that already. Even though technically she was not my aunt; I always called her Aunt Margaret. I have great memories of times when your family and Jesse’s family were at Aunt Bobbye’s while we were in Des Arc. Many times it was Easter (hiding eggs and other fun).

Time has passed but the memories of our extended family have not left. They stay with all of those connected by family bond.

A big hug to you all! You all are covered by God’s love and my prayers.
Joye

karen claunch
Panama City, FL
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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Though I have only briefly met Margaret, I am a close friend of her daughter Christie and an acquaintance of her daughter Lisa. So, I feel that I know Margaret from the many times Christie has shared things about her and the many times in recent years I have prayed for Margaret's health.
I know her family loved her dearly and that they cared for her well in her years as a widow.
In reading her obituary, there are many reasons to say her life has made a difference in the lives of so many people. One precious legacy she has is that her children and grandchildren, that I've been privileged to know, have followed in her steps in serving and loving others. I am rejoicing with all who knew her that she trusted Jesus as her Lord and Savior and is in heaven today.