Margaret Jane Tharrington
February 4, 1949 ~ September 5, 2015
Rocky Mount - Margaret Jane Tharrington, age 66, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2015. Born in Sampson County, NC on February 4, 1949, she was the cherished daughter of the late Henry Ivan Tharrington, Sr. and Estelle Crumpler Tharrington. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Charles Stewart Tharrington.
Margaret graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High School and Meredith College where she played a leadership role that continued all her life. She contributed to Meredith in many important ways. She received a Masters Degree at Wake Forest University. She had a long and distinguished career in banking and finance. Upon retirement, she was in great demand as a banking consultant. She was high respected in the banking field in North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida. Margaret had a passion for all animals, but especially cats.
Margaret leaves behind to cherish her memory, her brother, H. I. Tharrington of Rocky Mount.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 11:00am at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 231 N. Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC with Father Matt Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery.
Memorials in Margarets memory may be made to the Nash County Animal Shelter, 921 First Street Extension, Nashville, NC 27856.
“The tide recedes, but leaves behind bright seashells in the sand; The sun goes down, but gentle warmth still lingers on the land. The music stops, and yet it lingers on every sweet refrain: For every joy that passes, something beautiful remains.” Author Unknown.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
231 N. Church Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 9/9, 11:00 am
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Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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I will miss you Margaret. You were my friend and neighbor for 28 years You had a heart of gold.. I will never forget going out for lunch and talking for hours. We really did share some very good times together, R.I.P. My friendtwo_hearts
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Margaret was an important part of our Rocky Mount Sr. High School Class of 1967. She was very kind and intelligent. While I have not seen her in many years, she was my high school friend and I remember her well. I know she will be missed. Judy Jordan Harritan, Whiteville, NC
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Rest in peace, Margaret.
H I…. I was saddened to learn of the death of Margaret Jane. She had a zest for life and, of course, that wonderful Estelle smile. I will always cherish the memory of the fun times spend on that screened porch on West Haven Blvd. Those were fun times and all of us benefited from knowing each other. Please accept my sympathy. Bob Henry Panama City Beach, FL
I used to spend Friday nights with Margaret while we were in high school. We enjoyed making Chef Boy-Ar-Dee box pizzas for ourselves while her parents went out. I’d go to a Saturday morning organ lesson and return to her place for the best fried chicken dinner I have ever eaten, fixed by the Tharringtons’ maid Bessie. Margaret was a dutiful student. If a teacher suggested knowing a vocabulary list would help your SAT score, Margaret would learn every word on the list. She and I were good friends, and I’m sorry to hear she died. Beverly Rosser Reitzel, Asheville, NC