Mary Margareite "Margaret" Allison died peacefully September 9, 2022, in Rockford, IL. She was born September 2, 1924, in Springfield, MO, daughter to Gene and Effie (Russel) Bridges. She graduated high school and married Jack Allison on July 4, 1977, in Belvidere. Margaret loved and was grateful for her family and husband, Jack for their life they lived as a couple. She also loved and was grateful for her church family at Faith Baptist. Margaret enjoyed her pets, gardening and crocheting.

She is loved and will be missed by her children, Steve Hensley, Francine Jafari, Wyzetta Mros and Patricia Long; grandchildren, Regina, Melody, Enayat, Bezhan, Brietta and Arieona; and 4 great-grandchildren.

Margaret is preceded in death by her husband, Jack.

A visitation will be at 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m., Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Anderson Funeral and Cremation Services, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave., Belvidere, IL 61008. Pastor Jeremy Weary with Faith Baptist Church will officiate.

Burial at Belvidere Cemetery. To light a candle or share a memory, please visit www.andersonfcs.com.