Margaret Mae Huett Dillman

On Friday, May 31, 2024, Margaret Mae Huett Dillman peacefully passed away at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. Margaret was born on January 22, 1934, to parents Woodrow Lester Huett and Mae Lockhart Huett in "the little yellow house" in the close-knit rural community of Birdtown, Arkansas. This community, home to many of her aunts, uncles, and cousins, remained dear to her throughout her life. After graduating early from Nemo Vista in 1950, she moved to Kansas City to live with her Aunt Glenna, Uncle Eual, and cousins Leta and Jerry, who were like siblings to her. There, she worked for a few years to help support her family at home. Her desire to attend college brought her to Arkansas Polytechnic in Russellville. In 1955, Margaret was selected to be a "stewardess" by American Airlines and was soon promoted to the position of Instructor at the American Airlines "Stewardess School'' in Ft. Worth, Texas. There, she made lifelong friends and was part of the team that designed the galley for the new Boeing 707. Margaret stayed very active in the Kiwi Club, a unique philanthropic social group made up of former Stewardesses/Flight Attendants. On April 18, 1970, Margaret married Dr. Robert E. Dillman of Tulsa, and in 1971, their daughter Holly was born. Margaret became an extremely active wife and mother who loved to entertain and was celebrated for her beautiful homes, her exquisite decorating skills, and, most notably, her exceptional cooking and baking. Her banana cake was always in high demand at family events. Bob, Margaret, and Holly moved to Conway in 1988, where Bob moved his practice. In August of 1990, Bob passed away, and Margaret moved back to Tulsa, only to decide to return to Conway a few years later, where she would remain for the rest of her life. She bought and decorated many homes during those years, many of which were sought after before even being put on the market. She had a true eye and talent for making a home a showplace. In 2001, Margaret and her loving brother Louis bought a home together and spent the last 23 years giving us all an example of what family truly looks like. Margaret was predeceased by her parents, Wood and Mae, and her husband, Bob. She is survived by her daughter, Holly, and her husband, Bryan Harken, and granddaughter, Hana, of Bryant; her brother, Louis Huett, of Conway; stepchildren, Susie and Don Cogman of Arizona; and Dr. Robert Dillman and his wife, Jacquelyn, of Newport Beach, CA. A special thank you to Quinn and Christy Beacham, neighbors who became family. The graveside memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Kilgore Cemetery with Tommy Huett and Jerry Barnes officiating.

Margaret Mae Huett Dillman

January 22, 1934 - May 31, 2024