Margaret E. McCann, 86 of Taylorville, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Taylorville Care Center.  She was born on December 1, 1935 in Murphysboro, the daughter of Alex and Marguerite (Pflasterer) Lawyer.  She married Howard L. McCann on June 22, 1957 in Murphysboro, and he preceded her in death on March 5, 1996.  Mrs. McCann was a member of the Taylorville Evangelical Free Church and enjoyed playing games and bingo.  She devoted her life to her family as a proud wife and mother of 6 children. 

She is survived by her children: Howard McCann Jr. of Poughkeepsie, New York, James McCann (Megan) of Harvel, Teresa McCann (Michael) of Daytona Beach, Florida, Darlene Morano (Stev) of Hyde Park, New York, and Mary Frances McCann of Taylorville; grandchildren: Kristen McCann, Tabitha Courrier, and Justin Courrier; great grandson: Leland Dyer; and siblings: Rose Kline and Paul Joe Lawyer.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son: Robert McCann; 2 brothers and 1 sister. 

A funeral service for Margaret will be held at 11:00a.m. on Friday, September 9, 2022 at McClure Funeral Home with Pastor Don Beetem officiating.  Visitation will take place one hour prior the funeral on Friday.  Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville.  McClure Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements.  Memories of Margaret, or condolences to the family, may be shared online at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.