Margaret "Maggie" (Creek) Green

Margaret J. Green, 79 December 5, 1931-December 3, 2011 Margaret Jane "Maggie" Green (Creek), 79, of Bloomington, formerly of Shelbyville, IN, passed away, December 3, 2011, in her home as a result of advanced ovarian cancer. Maggie graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1950. She attended Ball State University in 1950-1951. She married James L. "Jim" Green at the First Baptist Church in Shelbyville on May 3, 1952. Maggie worked as an elementary school teacher's aide while her children were growing up. She also taught piano lessons out of her home. When Maggie's husband launched his public relations business in the early 1970's, Maggie served as his office manager. In Bloomington, Maggie enrolled in many business courses at Indiana University during the late 1970's and was employed for several years as a dental ceramist. Following retirement, Maggie and Jim again worked as partners when Jim became a fiction writer and Maggie his reader and editor. Jim named one of his characters after Maggie in his children's book, "Sarge and Maggie, The Case of the Missing Cats". In addition, Maggie and Jim were avid ballroom dancers and enjoyed traveling. Maggie was a member of The First Christian Church/Disciples of Christ. She and Jim regularly attended the early service there, enjoying the fellowship of other early risers and the beautiful music pouring forth each Sunday. Maggie is survived by her four children, David B. Green (Gledia) of Bloomington, Cheryl Ruth Green (Bill Perry) of Bloomington, Matthew D. Green (Debra) of Indianapolis, and Claudia Kalish, DVM (Alan) of Columbus, OH. She is also survived by beloved cats, Baxter and Oscar. Maggie was preceded in death by her husband Jim Green of Bloomington, her sister Wanda Hindman of Shelbyville, IN, her parents Russell and Olga Creek also of Shelbyville, and her grandson Ben White, of Bloomington. Friends may call from 4-8pm Wednesday December 7, 2011 at the Allen Funeral Home 4155 S. Old State Road 37 Bloomington, IN. Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville, IN, following a private service. Memorial Contributions in Lieu of flowers should be made to the First Christian Church/Disciples of Christ, the Community Kitchen, or the Monroe County Humane Association. Online condolences may be made at www.allenfuneralhome.org Allen Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Margaret "Maggie" (Creek) Green

December 5, 1931 - December 3, 2011