Margarette Elizabeth Nease

Margarette Elizabeth Nease, 95, of Danville entered into rest on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Emmanuel Center, Danville, PA. Visitation 1-8 pm Friday, February 18, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca, Wichita. Funeral service 11 am Saturday, February 19, Hatfield Smith Funeral Home, 219 W. 2nd, Belle Plaine. Born February 26, 1926 in Paola, KS, a daughter of the late Frank Bruce Douglass and Mary Elizabeth Douglass. She was married to Louis "Jake" Edgar Nease, who preceded her in death. Margarette worked as a bookkeeper for Guys Potato Chip Factory in Wichita, KS, Following her retirement, she moved to Lewisburg to be closer to her daughter, grandchildren, and in doing so she discovered the wonderful antiques in this area. She and her husband opened Blue House Antiques, and were known for the exceptional finishes of the oak furniture they refinished. She and Louis enjoyed many winters in Zephyrhills, Florida. Surviving is one daughter, Connie Wilson of Lewisburg, one son, Gerald Nease of Wichita, KS, 4 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and one sister Agnes Marx of Wichita, Kansas. She was preceded in death by one son, Allan Nease and three sisters, Bonnie Simpson, Betty McLean, and Ruth Dorsett and one brother, Frank Douglass.