Services 3:00 PM Thursday at Vondel Smith South Colonial Chapel. Margaret Ellen Ryland Little, age 72, was delivered to Heaven on June 21, 2010. Her earthly journey ended in Norman, Oklahoma, after a four-year battle with lung cancer while surrounded by loving family members and friends. Margaret was born September 22, 1937 in Crescent, Oklahoma, to Clelland and Sarah Ryland. Margaret was happiest when working and playing alongside husband, Jim. Their 1990 husband and wife world skeet shooting championship title was a favorite memory. Margaret wrapped her family and extended family of friends in an envelope of love and caring and was truly grateful for each unique member. Her beauty, love and excellence serves as an inspiration to all. She will be sorely missed.

She is survived by:

• Her husband of 52 years and 4 months, James H. Little M.D.;

• Three daughters and their husbands, Vicki and Steve Newby, Kathi and John Springman, Janet and David Bradford;

• Eleven grandchildren, Michael and Misty Miller, Melissa Springman and her fiance Jacob Teehee, Kyle Springman, Jameson, Jordan, Sarah, Elianah and Isaiah Bradford, Kandice Lybolt and her husband Michael, and Dylan James Little;

• Three great grandchildren, Leilani and Jacinda Miller and Mira Miller O'Connor and her next great grandchild due in November.

• Brother- and Sister-in-law, Lanny and Charlene Little;

• Nieces, Kristin Herring and Misty Williams;

• Sister-in-law, Kris Ryland;

• Nephews John and Tommy Ryland.

Margaret is preceded in death by:

• Her parents;

• Brother, Donald Ryland;

• And son, James H. Little Jr.