Margaret M. Prude, visitation Saturday from 11:30am until time of service 12:30pm at Hursen Funeral Home & Crematory, SW corner of Roosevelt & Mannheim Roads, Hillside/Westchester. Interment Oakridge Cemetery. Info: 800-562-0082

Margret Marie Prude, was born on May 15, 1946 to Willie James Robinson (deceased) and Sadie Mae Clark (deceased) in Osceola, Arkansas and was raised by Ms. Maggie Williams (Mi-dia) in Canton, Mississippi, where she had a beautiful childhood and up brining that set the tone for her adult life.

Margaret came from a from large and loving family of brothers and sisters, many whom are still living and those who preceded her in death; they include: Betty Prude (deceased), Chicago, IL. Eliza Fondren (deceased) of Belzoni, Ms. Mae "Bit" Emma Recendez (living) of Chicago Heights, IL. Mary Smith of Jackson (living), Ms. Virginia Haymer (living) of Jackson, Ms. Nancy Robinson (deceased) of Belzoni, Ms. Joyce Robinson (living) Belzoni, Ms. Earline Reynolds (living) Chicago, IL. Jessie "Honey" M. Reynolds (living), Wichita, KS. Ida Clark (deceased) Chicago, IL. Willie James Robinson Jr. (deceased) of Belzoni, Ms. Joseph Robinson (living) of Greenville, Ms. Albert Robinson (deceased) of Belzoni, Ms. Everett "Bob" Robinson (living) of Atlanta, Ga. Thomas Robinson (living) of Atlanta, Ga. Clyde Robinson (deceased) of Atlanta, Ga. Soloman Robinson (living) of Nashville, TN. Lewis Robinson (living) of Belzoni, Ms. Augusta "Gus" Robinson (living) of Atlanta, Ga. Nathaniel "Frog" McDay (deceased) of Rockford, IL. David Clark Temple (living) Tx. Jesse Clark Jr. Wichita (living), KS. Willie Clark, Kleen (living), Tx.

Margaret moved to Chicago, Illinois in 1968, where she met and married Jimmy Ray Prude, Sr. They established a foundation and created a loving family, which included one daughter and two sons. Camilla Denise Prude-Fowler, Creg Prude, and Jimmy Ray Prude, JR and were members of Trinity United Church of Christ with Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, JR.

Margaret throughout her life was a very inquisitive, talented, and artistic woman, who had many interests and hobbies some of which included being a master seamstress, and ceramicist. She loved bowling, taking long road trips, learning world history, and had an amazing green thumb for gardening and growing unique indoor and outdoor plants. She also enjoyed cooking, baking, and had an insatiable appetite for world cuisines, a lens she used as a medium to explore people's foods and cultures.

Margaret was a great steward of her life and loved caring for others. She was very kind and had a generous heart, a quality which she personified and exemplified in her daily walk. Her acts of service through care, led her to having a career in the healthcare industry for over fifteen years as a nurse. In life she was stern, a little stubborn, yet very loving, wise, and intelligent. Funny yet witty, and had a knack for "creative vulgarity", but above all else, she was a Fighter with a burning desire to live and love her family.

She departed this life to be with God, family, and her ancestors on February 22, 2024 at the age of 77. She leaves to celebrate her memory and legacy 3 grandchildren K-Cee Carlton Avant, David "Davie" Prude, and Melina Margaret Prude and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.