Margie Hawkins Ferguson, 91, of Roanoke Rapids, died at her son’s residence in Graham, NC on December 2, 2016. She was the wife of Jesse “Blackie” Ferguson, who preceded her in death. She was the daughter of
Margaret Cooke Hawkins and the sister of Joseph Earl Hawkins, Hubert Monroe Hawkins, Margaret Hawkins Hux and Pauline Hawkins Watkins, all who preceded her in death.
She will be remembered by many people for her strong work ethic and friendliness at the A & P grocery store for over 25 years. She was a member of Rosemary United Methodist Church.
Her loved ones will remember her never ending love and generous support of family. She is greatly admired for her “can do” attitude towards life and her tenacious fight against the rare micro bacteria avia non-contagious tuberculosis disease.
Margie Lee is survived by sons, Thomas of Lake Gaston, Jerry and wife Kay of Graham; grandchildren, Michael Ferguson and wife Christy of Raleigh, Scott Ferguson of Graham, Amanda and husband Brad Haveman of Raleigh, and great-granddaughters, Camelia Ferguson and Katelyn Haveman. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews who she loved dearly especially Matt Hux, resident of Caswell Center, Kinston.
Margie Lee was buried beside her husband of 62 years at Cedarwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the North Carolina Association for the Blind, 2601 Mail service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2601.
Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.