SPRING HOPE- Margaret Jackson Purkerson, 76, passed away Monday, March 22, 2010. She was born April 13, 1933 in Momeyer, NC, daughter of the late Marvin and Agnes Jackson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James "Jimmie" H. Purkerson.
Margaret was a Spring Hope High School, Class of '51 graduate and later attended Louisburg College. She was a credit manager at International Paper Company where she retired after over 25 years of service. For the past 50 years, Margaret has enjoyed playing canasta with her card club friends. Every Tuesday morning, there was a small gathering of 4 special friends that met at Margaret's house in Spring Hope for a game of continental gin, lunch and oftentimes ending with shopping.
Margaret will be remembered by her two sons, Tim J. Purkerson of Spring Hope and Terry D. Purkerson of Asheboro; granddaughter, Marlee Ann Purkerson of Asheboro; and sister, Mildred Edwards and husband Cyril of New Bern.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, March 27, 2010 at Momeyer Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Nashville. The family will receive friends at her home in Spring Hope from 11:00am - 1:00pm prior to the service.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC. You may share your memories and send the family condolences online by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Location Not Available
Saturday 3/27, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Service
Momeyer Baptist Church
4967 Momeyer Way
Nashville, NC 27856
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Saturday 3/27, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Forest Hill Cemetery
350 North 1st Street, Ext.
Nashville, NC 27856
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