Margaret Rose McBride

Margaret Rose McBride, age 94, a resident of rural Portland, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at her home.

Margaret was born December 8, 1930, in Bryant, Indiana, the daughter of Verl and Nellie (Butcher) Miller. She graduated from Bryant High School in 1948 and earned an Associates Degree from Ball State University. Margaret worked for Jay County REMC for 25 years. She was a member of Trinity Arch Bridge Church in Portland where she was active in many committees. Other memberships include Emmaus, Stephen Ministry, Alpha Club, Portland Morning Optimist Club, United Methodist Women, Hospital Prime Time, Bryant Senior Citizens and John Jay. Margaret found joy in gardening, flowers and bird watching.

Margaret married Myron McBride on September 9, 1950 and he passed away on June 6, 2007.

Survivors include:

Her children: Doug McBride (wife Nancy) – Ossian, Indiana

Greg McBride (wife Judy) – Waverly, Alabama

Steve McBride – Portland, Indiana

Brentley McBride (wife Terry) – Indianapolis, Indiana

Mike McBride – Portland, Indiana

1 brother: Bill Miller – Ossian, Indiana

6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her husband, Myron McBride, her twin sister, Maude Jean Miller and a grandson, Matthew McBride.

Visitation will be held on Thursday from 3-7 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Pastor Dan Vore will officiate and burial will follow at Gravel Hill Cemetery, west of Bryant.

Memorials may be directed towards Trinity Arch Bridge Church or Museum of the Soldier.

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