Margaret Louise Forrester

Margaret Louise Forrester, age 85, of Roland, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. She was born in Roland, Arkansas on Aprill 11, 1938 to the late Edo Joseph and Olive Marie (Belk) Dal Santo. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, J.Z. (Red) Forrester; a sister, Goldie Stickley; and a brother, Harold Ray Dal Santo.

Margaret worked as a secretary in construction and architecture for many years. She was an active member of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), until retirement. Although they never had children of their own, Margaret and J.Z. had many nieces, nephews, and family members that they loved and enjoyed. Margaret loved to do crossword puzzles and play games, especially Bingo.

Margaret leaves behind her sisters, Gilda (Leroy) Dycus, Clara (Benson) Davis, Linda Kay Dal Santo; and her brothers, Hilbert (Mary) Dal Santo, and Walter Lee Dal Santo.

Graveside service will be held by Sister Jean Zulpo at Kennerly Cemetery, Roland, Arkansas on Friday, December 29, 2023 at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Arrangements made by Smith Little Rock Funeral Home, 501-224-2200.