Margie Cleo Paradise, 92, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 18, 2022.
She was born September 6, 1929 in Chariton, Missouri to Wilber and Ilene (Burton) Sharp. She spent the majority of her life in St. Joseph and graduated from Lafayette High School.
She married Charles James Paradise on May 29, 1948. He preceded her in death on September 25, 1984.
In her younger years, Margie babysat many of the neighborhood children.
Margie enjoyed the Kansas City Chiefs and watching their games as well as watching hummingbirds.
In her 92 years, Margie touched many people’s lives with love and joy who will miss her dearly.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Charles; her parents; grandson, Michael James Paradise; two sisters, Thelma McDaniels and Dixie Sill; brother, Bud Sharp; and nephew, Gary Green.
She is survived by her children, Danny Paradise (Teryan), Mike Paradise (Cathy), and Terry Paradise (Vicky Davis); five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; five nephews and one niece.
Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
