Margaret Turpin Siler

Margaret Turpin Siler VIRGINIA BEACH - Margaret Turpin Siler, 95, passed away Feb. 9, 2009, in Westminster Canterbury. A native of Norfolk, Margaret was the widow of Dewitt T. "Nick" Siler. She was a charter member of Francis Asbury United Methodist Church. She was an active member of the United Methodist Women, Davis - Meekins - Petre Circle of the church. She was also a member of the Women of Wesleyan at Virginia Wesleyan College. An avid gardener, she was a longtime member of the Great Neck Point Garden Club. Margaret is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters, Alice Turpin Riggan and Helen Morgan and four brothers, Julian, Harold, Elton and Marcelle Turpin. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Francis Asbury United Methodist Church with Dr. Robert Cooper officiating. Burial will follow in Princess Anne Memorial Park. A reception will follow at the church. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Francis Asbury United Methodist Church. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.