Margaret B. RILEE

Margaret RILEE Obituary

HAMPTON - Margaret Baxter Rilee, 88, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, after a short illness. She was born in Lee Hall and was a lifelong Hampton girl.
She was a member of Petsworth Baptist Church in Gloucester and had most recently returned to Memorial Baptist Church in Hampton where her children and most of her grandchildren were baptized. Margaret was a sweet, big hearted Christian woman who everyone loved. She enjoyed entertaining her grandchildren who selected her home to visit over all other relatives. She was a published poet.
Preceding her in rest are her parents, Walter and Lillie Mackey; husband, R. Henry Rilee; grandson, Brandon Albertson; and her first love, Carlton Baxter.
Surviving family members include her children, R. Allen Baxter Sr. and wife, Suzy, and Diane Baxter Stamper and husband, Bill; nine grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of Margaret's life will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park.
Margaret loved her family and friends and took great pride in her children, having once said, "I asked God for a boy and girl and he gave me the best of both". She in turn gave God her best.
Her love lives on in her legacy of compassion and charity to others.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of comfort with the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, VA 23666. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Oct. 15 to Oct. 17, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Margaret RILEE

9 Entries

Sherry Jones

October 19, 2010

Dear Mr. Baxter, Mrs. Stamper & Families,
Your Mother always had a warm smile and kind words for others. My deepest and sincerest condolences to all of you. May your memories bring you peace, comfort and strength.

Sherry Jones

October 19, 2010

Dear Mr. Baxter and Mrs. Stamper and Families,
The few times I met your Mother she always had a smile on her face and kind words to share. My deepest and sincere condolences to each of you. May your memories bring you peace, comfort and strength.
In Christian Friendship and Love,
Tommy, Sherry and Janet Jones
Smithfield, Virginia

Deborah Bowles

October 19, 2010

Diane, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I met your Mom only a couple of times but she always had a smile and a kind word. You shared her beautiful poetry with me and I was able to know her heart by her writings. Comfort, strength and peace to you and your family through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Sara Bressin

October 17, 2010

Miss Margaret was one of the first people I met when I joined Petsworth Baptist Church over 15 years ago. I was a new Christian and she was such a wonderful encouragement to me. I will always remember her (and her poetry!) with a big smile and a warm, loving feeling. A very special woman...she loved the Lord and made a difference. I know she will be missed by those who love her. I will be praying for her family,

October 17, 2010

Dear Allen,

I just learned of your mother's passing via Laura Irby, our former classmate. Our families go back a ways to 1948 when we all moved into to our newly built homes on Chapel St. (Hampton). It is hard to believe that was over 68 years ago. As I remember, your mother was a very sweet and attractive looking lady. On behalf of my sister, Lois, and I, please accept our deepest sympathy.

Your classmate and childhood friend,

Jack Lucas
West Melbourne, FL.

Delie Southall Boothe

October 16, 2010

Margaret was a wonderful person. I knew her best at Petsworth Church, in Gloucester. and I was surprised to learn that she was the mother of Diane, who was my cousin Margaret Ferguson's best friend and neighbor. I also grew up in Memorial Baptist Church in Hampton as well as Tabernacle Methodist in Poquoson which is home to me too. Margaret's life was dedicated to GOD. She lived a christian life, and I'm sure that she is happy now in the arm's of JESUS .Time and time alone can heal your broken hearts.I pray that her family will be comforted in this time of sadness.

Sylvia Craft

October 16, 2010

Allen,, Just read of the passing of your beloved mom. My deepest and sincere sympathy to you and your family. How blessed you were to have her for so many wonderful years. May your happy times and memories sustain you through the difficult days. Bill joins me in sending love. Sylvia

Brandi Santiago

October 15, 2010

To a woman of God who loved her family and friends like no other. We will miss you Grandma, see you on the other side..we love you!

Rebecca Angotti

October 14, 2010

Ms. Margaret will be missed by all who met her. She always had a smile and kind word for everyone. I'm sure she is smiling down at us all.

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