Margaret S. Jackson

Our hearts were saddened by the passing of our loved one, Mrs. Margaret Samantha Jackson, also known as "Sam," of 2123 Walton St., Petersburg, Va., who departed this life on Friday, July 31, 2009.

She was the daughter of Mr. Overy L. and Norma Roney of Petersburg, Va. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Noah and Elizabeth Stanback, and an uncle, John E. Stanback.

She attended Petersburg High School and worked in the health field. She was baptized at an early age. Margaret was a very sweet, caring person and a gifted writer.

Margaret is survived by a son, Noah I. Lee of Hempstead, N.Y.; sisters, Carla A. Roney and Tonia Norfleet, both of Petersburg, Va.; a brother, Albert Norfleet Jr.; aunts, Estella Coleman of Petersburg, Va., and Angela D. Burney of Dinwiddie County, Va.; nieces, Amileyon Roney and Toshima Norfleet of Petersburg, Va.; nephews, Christian Roney and Albert Norfleet III; cousins, Angela D. Belle (Kevin) of Petersburg, Va., Raymonde Mason of Richmond, Va., and Rodney Cummings Jr. of Petersburg, Va.; a special friend, Clinton Coleman of Dinwiddie County, Va.; a devoted friend, Arbriel D. Winfield of Chester, Va.; and a host of other relatives, friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009, at Emmanuel Apostolic Temple, 104 Slagle Ave., Petersburg, Va.; Elder Paul Tolbert officiating. Interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends at 2123 Walton St., Petersburg, and may be contacted by calling (804) 605-6424.

Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Jackson online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.