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Margaret King Obituary
Mrs. King, 65, of Charlotte, NC, died Friday, January 20, 2012, at Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC after a nine-month battle with cancer. She was born March 4, 1946 in Greenville, NC, daughter of the late James Robert McArthur and Frances Dilda McArthur. Margaret grew up in Clearwater, Florida.
Margaret graduated from Florida State University and taught second grade for a short time before going to Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. After graduation from Southwestern she served as Children's Minister at First Baptist Church, Hattiesburg, MS. She also served as a consultant for Lifeway in Nashville, TN. Her last staff position prior to retirement was Minister to Pre-School families at First Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC.
In addition to her husband, Martin King, she is survived by a step-son, Eric King and his wife, Shauna, and their children of Rolesville, NC, and a step-daughter, Michelle Hait and her husband, Brian, of Indonesia. Margaret is also survived by a brother, Gil McArthur and his wife, Mary Ann, of Clearwater, FL. Other family members include nephews, James McArthur of Clearwater, David McArthur of Atlanta, Dean Kruger of Jacksonville, FL; and nieces, Elizabeth Whiteley of Tampa, Liza Johnson of Wilmington, NC, and Celeste Kruge of Greensboro, NC.
The delights of Margaret's life were her six grandchildren. Grandma Maggie enjoyed baking cakes, shopping for clothes, reading books to them, and just hanging out with Andrew, Megan, Abigail, Jason, Katherine, and Anna.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 2012, in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Charlotte. The family will receive friends following the service in the Fellowship Hall. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Pregnancy Resource Center, 1505 E. Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC 28204, or First Baptist Church (pre-school ministry), 301 South Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC 28202.
Arrangements are in the care of Hankins and Whittington Funeral Service. Online condolences may be left at www.hankinswhittington.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Margaret King
January 27, 2012
Martin,
We will be praying for you during this time of grief and sorrow. May God's love and peace overshadow you and may you experience God's comfort in the days ahead.
David and Ruth Winn
Bryant Gatrell
January 26, 2012
Martin,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I will greatly miss Margaret. She had such a tremendously positive influence on my life and the life of my children. Thank you for sharing her with us.
christiane mountcastle
January 25, 2012
Margaret was in one of my classes at BSF. a wonderful smiling friend in Christ.
we shared some special friend jeff and alison Harris
we loved children and I will miss her until we see each other again in christ
His peace and strength be with you Mr.King
christiane Mountcastle
January 24, 2012
Martain,
Susan joins me in expressing our deepest sympathy for you and your family.
Ben Pearce
January 24, 2012
Martin - My heart hurt for you when I heard of Margaret's passing. I hope your grief will soon be replaced with peace and happy memories of your years together. My thoughts and prayers are with you now.
Trish Fizer- Charlotte, NC
Judy Matteson Young
January 23, 2012
Martin, Just want you to know you are in my prayers. So sorry for the passing of Margaret.
sharon woodie
January 23, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Margaret`s passing.She was such a wonderful Pre-school minister and later Sunday school
teacher for Kindergarden 5.Margaret was a sweet and special person to all who knew her.
January 23, 2012
We were very sad at the news of Margaret's passing. May the family find peace in knowing that she lived a most Christ oriented life and was a wonderful example to the many children whom she guided through her children's ministry. She will truly be missed. Robby and Janice Helms Charlotte, N.C.
Shyla Allen Todd
January 23, 2012
With deep sympathy from your friends at this time of sadness. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. Wishing you and your family strenth and peace.
Herman Allen
January 23, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Betty Kisiah
January 23, 2012
I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Margaret, she was a dear lady, supervisor, and friend. I worked with Margaret in the childrens ministry at FBC-Charlotte a few years before her retirement. I found her to be very devoted to this ministry and all the children loved Mrs. King. My deepest sympathies go out to Martin and her entire family as they cope with their loss. My prayer is that God will comfort them as no one else can.
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