On July 16, 2016 Margot Howell Signer, 84, faded into the garden at John Knox Village, Lee's Summit, Missouri. A celebration of life is planned for Margot's family and friends on Wednesday, August 3, 2:00pm at Drakes Chapel United Methodist Church, Clinton, Missouri. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

A proud member of the Howell family, born May 1,1932, and raised in Clinton, Missouri, Margot attended the University of Missouri where she earned her Bachelor's of Science in Education.

A strong proponent of the arts, education, mental health, conservation, and all of God's creation; Margot lived in Jefferson City, Independence, and Kansas City. After raising her children, Margot earned a Master of Science in Psychology: Mental Health Services from Avila College.

Upon retiring from the Bureau of Social Security, Margot returned to her hometown of Clinton, Missouri.

Margot lived her life big and out loud through cooking, gardening, sewing, hooking, weaving, painting, crafting, reading, writing, playing (Scrabble!), biking, traveling, camping, hiking, and canoeing.

Margot is survived by sister Dinah; brothers Bob and Mike; children Anna, Tim, and Mary; grandchildren Joel, Asher, Emily, Samuel, Sarah, Jason and Trevor; great grandchildren Adrienne, Charlotte, Cana, Avery, and Max.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Children's Mercy Hospital or Women's Empowerment Network - Nicaragua and look for ways to honor Margot by caring for women, children, and all of God's creation.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.