Margaret Louise Speegle

Margaret Louise (Engles) Speegle passed away at Glenwood Skilled Nursing Facility on October 11, 2026, at the age of 97. She was a cherished daughter, born on December 19, 1928, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, and was the fifth of six children born to Everett William Engles and Grace May (Hiesten) Engles.
Margaret attended Sapulpa Public Schools and graduated from Sapulpa High School. She then went on to attend OU and graduated with her bachelor's degree in journalism. After graduating, she moved to Newport Beach, California, where she worked and carried on her prolific journalist and language skills. Her heart was calling her home, and she returned to her roots in Oklahoma. She worked for Lou Allard in Drumright for a newspaper company and then bought the Red Ranger Magazine where she worked alongside her oldest nephew, Joe Engles.
Margaret married Omer L. Edgar where they made their home in Cleveland, Oklahoma until his passing. Years later, she married Quinton Brice Speegle on February 15,1992 and they resided in Terlton, Oklahoma. Margaret was a devoted wife to both of these men.
Margaret was a proud Okie and the family historian. She was an extraordinary writer. She had a one-of-a-kind infectious laugh. She was a perfect poet, a seasoned traveler, a diehard canasta player, a businesswoman, a flower lover, and an avid birdwatcher. She was intelligent, witty, and caring. She thoroughly enjoyed lunches with her church members on Sundays and had a deep love for her nieces and nephews.
Margaret is survived by many loving nieces and nephews, two stepsons, Roger Speegle, and Bart Speegle, and many loyal friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Grace Engles, her siblings, Everett Engles, Eugene Engles, Robert Engles, Mary Kitchen, and Donald Engles. Her husbands, Omer Edgar and Quinton Speegle, and her stepson David Speegle, and many many nieces and nephews.
Margaret's funeral services will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 10:00 am at St. Bede's Episcopal Church in Westport, Oklahoma, where she was a member. Father Lee Stephens will be officiating.
Interment will be on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 3:00 pm at South Heights Cemetery in Sapulpa, Oklahoma.
Arrangements are in the care of Green Hill Funeral Home.