Margaret Veal (Farley)

Margaret Veal (Farley)
April 24, 1949 ~ March 21, 2024

Margaret Ann (Farley) Veal passed away March 21, 2024. She was born April 24, 1949 at Abilene Memorial Hospital to Jack and Helen (Daniels) Farley. She attended the Abilene Schools and graduated from Abilene High School in 1967. She was hired by Irwin Army Hospital in April of 1977 to establish an American College of Surgeons approved cancer Program. She worked as Tumor Registrar at Irwin Army Hospital and retired in 2008. Margaret is survived by her two sons: Mitch Veal and wife Julie of Abilene and Kit Veal and wife Ranae of Abilene. Six grandchildren: Alexandra and fiancé Devon, Zachary, Shyann, Clayton, Jonathan and Cole. Three great-grandchildren, one brother, Doug Farley and wife Kristy and two sisters, Debbie Howie and husband Jim and Patty Orender. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother-n-law Bill Orender. The family has chosen cremation. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorials be given to the Tammy Walker Cancer Foundation. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410. Online condolences may be sent to www.martinbeckercarlson.com