Margaret Talley Holzhuter

May 19, 1934 - March 18, 2021

Margaret Talley Holzhuter, 86, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021, surrounded by her children. Now she is surrounded by the arms of Jesus. Margaret was born May 19, 1934, daughter of Samuel and Tillie Groves Harper. She grew up in Topeka, attending Topeka public schools and graduating from Topeka High School in 1952. In 1956, Margaret started working for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. She had several jobs during 34 years of service, retiring as an area manager. While working, Margaret was the President of the Telephone Pioneers of America Sunflower Chapter. Margaret volunteered approximately 10 years for Let’s Help. She also assisted in giving Communion to the sick at St. Francis Hospital. Margaret was a member of the Shepherds Center of Topeka and charter member of Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church. She loved her Church and participated in several programs. Margaret’s hobbies were sewing and making quilts to donate to Church and different charities. She also loved her flowers and starting new plants for friends and family. Margaret married Walter Talley in 1953; they had three children, Lendena Longstaff (Bill), Debbie Talley Pecora and David Talley. Walt preceded her in death on March 18, 1974. She married Bud Holzhuter in 1988. He preceded her in death on October 12, 2014. Bud had three children, Ron Holzhuter (Karin), Lisa Everitt (Rick), and Teresa Wurtz (John); they were all dear stepchildren. Margaret has one brother, Richard Harper of Topeka, surviving. Margaret’s loving daughter Debbie Talley Pecora passed away on September 12, 2016, a very special daughter. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 22, 2021, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Rosary will be prayed at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church, 2014 NW 46th Street, Topeka KS 66618, where Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Prairie Home Cemetery, 35th and Menoken Road. Due to the pandemic, masks and social distance are required. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church or Helping Hands Humane Society, and sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.