Margaret Jean Brak

Margaret Jean Brak, 91, of Bella Vista, Ark. passed away quietly unto the Lord, at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, Ark. on June 4, 2018. She was born April 26, 1927 in Chicago, Ill., to Rudolph Brak and Stephanie Cmarik Brak. She was raised in Chicago. In 1948 Margaret graduated as a registered nurse alongside her twin sister, Helen from Little Company of Mary in Evergreen Park, Ill. Miss Margaret never married. Her career spanned many decades. Her love for travel brought her to Florida, Maryland, Chicago, and finally Phoenix, Ariz. Margaret received two Nurse of the Year awards, both at the V.A. Hospital and the Indian Reservation Hospital in Phoenix, Ariz. One of those awards included a vacation to Hawaii! She retired in the 90's and in 2012 moved to Bella Vista, Ark. under the loving care of her niece, Beth A. Smith and her husband Donald. Margaret lived her life with the Lord's spirit in her heart. She was preceded in death by her parents and all of her siblings: Stephen, Rudy, Ann, Mary Alice, Helen, and Lucinda. She is survived by two loving nieces, Beth Ann Smith, and Barbara Jean Rapacchietta, and one devoted nephew, John Robert Allison. Also, the Tony and Mary Ann Macchiarella family from the state of Washington. Auntie, you will be missed by some but many have been touched by you. So with these words we say Good Night, God Bless, and Sleep Well. Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 1 St. Bernard Lane, Bella Vista, Ark. 72715 with Father Barnabas Maria-Susai officiating. Arrangements are by Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Ark. On-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.