Margaret McBride

Margaret Rose McBride, age 94, a resident of rural Portland, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 at her home. 

Margaret was born Dec. 8, 1930, in Bryant, Indiana, the daughter of Verl and Nellie (Butcher) Miller. She graduated from Bryant High School in 1948 and earned an associate’s degree from Ball State University. 

Margaret worked for Jay County REMC for 25 years. She was a member of Trinity Arch Bridge Church in Portland where she was active in many committees. Other memberships include Emmaus, Stephen Ministry, Alpha Club, Portland Morning Optimist Club, United Methodist Women, Hospital Prime Time, Bryant Senior Citizens and John Jay. 

Margaret found joy in gardening, flowers and bird watching. 

Margaret married Myron McBride on Sept. 9, 1950, and he passed away on June 6, 2007. 

Survivors include:

Her children — Doug McBride (wife: Nancy), Ossian, Indiana, Greg McBride (wife: Judy), Waverly, Alabama,  Steve McBride, Portland, Indiana, Brentley McBride (wife: Terry), Indianapolis, and Mike McBride, Portland, Indiana 

One brother — Bill Miller, Ossian, Indiana 

Six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her husband, Myron McBride; her twin sister, Maude Jean Miller; and a grandson, Matthew McBride. 

Visitation will be held on Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Dan Vore will officiate and burial will follow at Gravel Hill Cemetery, west of Bryant. 

Memorials may be directed to Trinity Arch Bridge Church or Museum of the Soldier. 

Livestream of the service will be available