&nbsp; Margarita C. "Margie" Gentry, 71, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Abilene. She was born January 1, 1949 in Carlsbad, New Mexico, the daughter of Manuel and Manuela (Vigil) Calderon. 

Growing up in Garden Grove, California, Margie attended local schools, graduated from Garden Grove High School and earned her Associates Degree from Brown Mackie of Salina. 

1965, she married Larry Lee Gentry, later divorcing. 

Margie had been employed by Alco Duckwall offices, retiring after thirty years. 

She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, making pottery and planting morning glories. 

Margie was preceded in death by her parents, a sister and a brother. 

She is survived by: two sons, Larry Gentry of Abilene, Jim Gentry of Manhattan; one sister, Naomi Calderon; three brothers, Miguel, Daniel and Samuel Calderon; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, June 4th at the Abilene Cemetery with Pastor Jack Gilstrap officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions in her name be made to the Elsie Brooks Cancer Fund. They may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home 501 N, Buckeye Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Margarita C. "Margie" Gentry, 71, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Abilene. She was born January 1, 1949 in Carlsbad, New Mexico, the daughter of Manuel and Manuela (Vigil) Calderon. Growing up in Garden Grove, California, Margie attended local schools, graduated from Garden Grove High School and earned her Associates Degree from Brown Mackie of Salina. 1965, she married Larry Lee Gentry, later divorcing. Margie had been employed by Alco Duckwall offices, retiring after thirty years. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, making pottery and planting morning glories. Margie was preceded in death by her parents, a sister and a brother. She is survived by: two sons, Larry Gentry of Abilene, Jim Gentry of Manhattan; one sister, Naomi Calderon; three brothers, Miguel, Daniel and Samuel Calderon; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, June 4th at the Abilene Cemetery with Pastor Jack Gilstrap officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions in her name be made to the Elsie Brooks Cancer Fund. They may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home 501 N, Buckeye Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;