Margaret Roberts Obituary

Name: Visitation for Margaret Roberts
Start: 2016-04-22T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Groce Funeral Home & Cremation Services- Lake Julian

Margaret

Kirstein

Roberts

Fairview - Margaret Kirstein Roberts, 74, of Fairview, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday morning, April 16, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Mollie Kirstein, husband, Malvin Louis Roberts, sister, Nancy K. Race, and brother, Lewis "Dink" Kirstein and his wife, Alice Kirstein. Margaret is survived by her son, Philip Louis Roberts and his wife, Sherry Ammons Roberts, along with grandchildren, Amber Roberts Locke and husband, Kelby Locke, Whitney Lea Roberts, and Justin Louis Roberts. Surviving sisters and brothers are Frankie and Paul Smith, Tom Kirstein, Jim Kirstein, Coy and Thomasine Kirstein, and Owen Race, along with cousins, nieces, nephews, and in-laws.

Margaret was born and raised in Fairview, NC, where she graduated from A.C. Reynolds High School. She received her Bachelors in Education from Western Carolina University and later received her Masters in Education from Berry College in Rome, Georgia. She was an elementary educator for 34 years, influencing the hearts and minds of many children, while receiving numerous awards for her outstanding service. She was an active member of Trinity of Fairview Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and dearly loved her Sunday school class.

Margaret made it well known that she deeply loved her son, grandchildren, and family. She will be forever loved and cherished by us all.

The family will visit with friends on Friday, April 22, 2016 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road. The funeral service will be held at Trinity of Fairview Baptist Church on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 11:00 am, with burial to follow at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to her Sunday school class at Trinity of Fairview Baptist Church, 640 Concord Road, Fletcher, NC 28732.

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Published by Asheville Citizen-Times on Apr. 20, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
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9 Entries

Jeanette Whitley

April 20, 2016

Phil and Family - My heart is heavy with the loss of Margaret. She was such a wonderful person. I have such fond memories of the time you all lived in Rossville. I'm sorry we can't be with you all during this time. But I rest assured that our Lord and Saviour will provide a peace and comfort that only He can provide. We know that she is healed and in His Loving Arms. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers, during this time and always. I know my parents echo the sentiments expressed her. Love to you all!

Jeanette & Reid Sams

April 20, 2016

Always with a smile on her face and a song in her heart, your mother (and grandmother) was a true example of a Christian life well lived. May all of your friends' and families' prayers bring you comfort during this time.

Gregg Sales

April 19, 2016

Phil, I was so sorry to hear about your mom. I've been thinking about you and your family. Cherish the memories.

Shannon Race

April 19, 2016

Phil, Sherry, Amber, Whitney & Justin... I'm so sorry we can't be there in person to convey our condolences. Though we may be far away, know that our spirit and prayers are with you all. May the outpouring of love you have received since her parting serve as a reminder to you and your family how much she was love by all who knew her. I especially remember her gentle spirit and loving nature and her smiling face when we come to town and she would come to visit.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4

With deepest sympathy,
Shannon, Trevor, Emily, Katie & Sadie

Carolyn Moore

April 19, 2016

My deepest sympathy to the Roberts family. I remember Margaret and Malvin well. May God give you peace that passes all understanding.

April 19, 2016

Phil, Sherry & Amber, Whitney & Justin. What terrific memories your so blessed to have of such a wonderful lady. Our family was so blessed to have her in our lives also. I can still see "Meg" & Nancy laughing as they recounted jokes they'd pulled or things the boys had done. Shopping & Whopper Jr's. were a favorite of theirs. Rejoice in the knowledge that all your Mom & Ma Ma know now is the joy of her heavenly home.
Owen, Mark & Tommy Race & families.

Byron and Sherri Watkins

April 19, 2016

Mrs. Roberts was always kind and encouraging to our family. God bless you Phil and family. We love you.

Owen, Mark & Tommy Race

April 18, 2016

Not just a relative, Margaret was an integral part of our family. As sisters, my wife Nancy & Margaret were a matched set. Always up to a good shopping trip followed by a Jr. Whopper @ Burger King. I can still hear their laughter as they recounted jokes they'd pulled or things the kids had done. Speaking of which, Phil & Mark & Tommy are truly brothers having spent so many years in school together and feeling at home at each others houses. Thank you Meg for the cherished memories we will always have of you. You've left a wonderful legacy.

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