ELKINS — Margaret Ann Perry Toney

passed away February 25, 2024. She was born June 13, 1934, to Freida (Kennan) and Fred Perry.

She was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother, Zola Perry; husband, Bob Toney; brother-in-law, Ken Johnson; granddaughter, Jayne (Toney) Wolski; and twin great-grandsons, Liam and Jude Wolski.

Margaret is survived by her children, Bobby Toney (Michelle) and Debbie Miller (Gerald), both of Elkins; granddaughter, Lauren Henson (Michael); grandson, Willie Toney (Ashley); step-granddaughter, Bee Wilson; great-grandchildren, Daisy, Braxton, Tressa, Ivy, and Elliott; sisters, Maria Owens (Sam) and Betty Johnson; and brother, Don Morris (Tina).

She was in the grocery business, growing up in her parents store at Harris then Perry’s IGA in Elkins. She attended school at Elkins, active in basketball and cheerleading. Margaret met the love of her life in the second grade. Bob enlisted in the Navy and she married her sailor. After his service in the Navy, they returned to Arkansas and later started working at Perry’s IGA. Following her dad’s retirement, they took over named the business Bomart IGA (a combination of their names). She genuinely cared for the employees and customers, keeping up with their lives and watching their children grow.

Margaret was of the Church of Christ faith. She was a great cook who loved having her Sunday dinners. She loved collecting dolls and antiques, flea marketing and shopping. Margaret was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Beard’s Chapel.

Funeral services will be 12:30 p.m. Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Beard’s Chapel with Reverend Mike Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Fayetteville National Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Braxton Toney, Matt Frost, Justin Hankins, Steve Johnson, David Tate, and Justin Tate.

Donations may be made to the Elkins Fire Department, P.O. Box 292, Elkins, Ark. 72727.

Condolences at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com