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Margaret Wheeler Obituary

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Born in 1935, Margaret Newman Wheeler was a lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. She was a most dedicated, unselfish, and loving mother to her three sons: David Lamar Wheeler, Jr. (Kay), Barry Steven Wheeler (Cindy), and James Richard Wheeler; daughter-in- law: Cheryl Johnson Wheeler. She grew up a "tom boy" in the heart of Augusta, and at 4 feet 10 inches tall, she could do the work of any man. Besides raising three boys, she worked as a young lady as a "Park Lady" for the Augusta Parks and Recreation Service. She could play a great game of ping pong, and she coached Pee Wee baseball for Allen Park in the Frog Hollow area. Margaret was an avid bowler most of her healthy life, and won the City Tournament for Women in the sixties. She consistently bowled over 200, beating many of her opponents including her former husband, David Lamar Wheeler, Sr. Mrs. Wheeler also loved fishing and always seemed to catch bigger fish than anyone who was with her at the time. Margaret was also known to have an incredibly "green thumb," and had an intuitive knowledge of plants and what they needed to grow and thrive. She was a passionate animal lover in that she not only had pets of her own throughout life, but she also loved and cared for strays and wild animals. Additionally, she was a self-taught artist whose talent was demonstrated through her paintings, drawings, and crafts. Margaret's most remarkable attribute was her sweetness and unselfishness. She truly had a "heart of gold" and it was evident to anyone who met her. She will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved her. In addition to her sons and their spouses, Mrs. Wheeler is also survived by her grandchildren: Henrianne Hope Mixon (Jefferey) of Fayetteville, NC, Brian Wheeler of Augusta, and Brenda Jennings of Jacksonville, FL. She is preceded in death by her mother: Ruby Kelly Newman and her father: James Alexander Newman, lovingly remembered by his grandchildren as "Snoops," and one brother: James Newman. A graveside service will be held this morning, at 11:00 A.M. at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Margaret loved flowers, but if you choose, charitable donations may be made to the Augusta Humane Society, Inc., P.O. Box 12035, Augusta, GA 30914. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com

Published by The Augusta Chronicle from Oct. 14 to Oct. 15, 2013.
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I Wish they had a phone in Heaven always loved our nightly conversions Love and Miss you everyday, I really enjoyed our time at Walton rehab it was like going back to the old times in Frog Holler, Love Your oldest son Lamar

Lamar

Family

October 8, 2023

Love You Mama

Lamar Jr. Wheeler

Son

May 5, 2021

Mama

david wheler

October 8, 2020

Still miss you everyday, and pray that The lord walks with you shows you his special attentions you so deserve, I mention you to Him every morning, Forever in my heart and on my mind, Love you with all my heart, Lamar Jr.

David Wheeler

Son

October 8, 2020

I Love you mama with al my heart fore.ver

October 14, 2014

My thoughts and prayers with you & your family Richard.

Laura Kitchens

October 13, 2014

My Beautiful Mama, Who how resides in Heaven with Her Lord and Savior, as Long as I Live you will be Loved, and as Long as I Live you will be Missed, She was the Kindest and most Loving Person I have ever known, She would give everything to help those she Loved, I love You with all my Heart, Your oldest son, David Lamar Wheeler Jr.

Lamar Wheeler

October 16, 2013

i spended everyday last year with my mother.we had a good time.i didnt know it would be the last year together like this.my mom was the best in the world.she new how to do anything.i will miss her dearly.i love you mama...love your son james richard wheeler

james richard wheeler

October 16, 2013

Lamar, Barry, and Richard, I was sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. I know it is a difficult situation having lost my Mother last October. We will keep all of you in our prayers.

Mark James

October 15, 2013

My husband Bill and I bowled with Marge and Lamar back in the sixties and seventies. We had such a good time bowling along with cookouts and good fellowship. Thanks for the memories.

Louise McIntosh

October 15, 2013

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