Margot (Freund) Jett |
| Posted 2026-01-18 by mhenderson |
| Published by The Miner on Jan. 15, 2026 - Kingman, Arizona - Margot was born in Fulda, West Germany on April 19, 1940, to Phillip and Anna Freund. Margot started working at a very young age doing various jobs to help her family - from installing filaments in light bulbs to working in a baby clothing factory. Begging for chewing gum and Hershey chocolate bars from the American soldiers as a child. She grew up to marry her own United States Army soldier- James E. Jett Jr.! They were married and a year later moved to Arizona where James was born and raised. Settling in Kingman, Arizona for James' job was definitely a shock for Margot! She learned to drive a manual VW Bug that James had shipped from Germany, on Hualapai Mountain Road starting her long career of an interesting driver! She became a U.S. Citizen in 1964, a proud moment for her! Not one to sit around Margot worked at various establishments in Kingman. At Mohave General Hospital, she was a nurse's aide. She filled in when needed at Fetrow's Jewelry Store and finally at L.W. Hardy Turquoise Company where she started as an interpreter for German clients. She eventually moved up higher in the company and was Vice President. She moved to Apache Junction, Arizona in 1977 to run operations at the Florence Junction plant. She retired after 20 years. But again, she couldn't sit still! She moved to Cary, NC after James passed away and enjoyed five years of southern hospitality! But Arizona was calling her back! Fountain of the Sun was her final home where she loved her poker playing friends! Receiving her trophy for Birdies 2025 Texas Hold 'Em championship was truly a proud moment for her! Margot - a one-of-a-kind truly special, fun and beautiful woman is pre- deceased by her parents, her husband James, and her half-sister Teresa Archuleta. She is survived by her daughters Deborah Farner (Glenn), Tricia Slater (Dave) and son James W. Jett (Estela). Grandchildren Austin Farner (Amanda), great granddaughter Peyton Farner, Cameron Farner, Amanda Slater, Jack Slater and Hayden Slater. Sister-in-law and brother-in-law Roberta and Gary Jordan and brother-in-law Jay Jett, several nieces and nephews. Margot's family would like to thank her many friends at Birdies Bar and Grill and her poker playing friends at Fountain of the Sun! Arrangements are being cared for by Mountain View Home & Cemetery. |
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