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Margaret Hightower Obituary

MARGARET LENELL HIGHTOWER, 74, of Memphis, homemaker and member of Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, died October 15, 2009. Visitation will be from 4-6:30 p.m. Friday, October 23 at N.J. Ford & Sons Funeral Home. Services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 24 at Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, with burial in New Park Cemetery. Mrs. Hightower was preceded in death by a sister, Ruthie Mae Ruffin. She leaves her husband, Robert Hightower; two daughters, Brenda Solomon and Clancy M. Divine; two sons, Cedric Divine and Gregory L. Divine, all of Memphis; 14 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. N.J. Ford & Sons Funeral Home (901)948-7755

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Oct. 22, 2009.

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David Pruitt Hightower

November 18, 2009

Our Dear Family,
Many tears for Margaret Lenell Hightower, our sister in law, have flowed with up springed heart felt sorrow and more there will be. In those tears and sorrow are silent prayers that her time of pain is no more and her long awaited joy is now everlasting. May our brother continue to walk with the Faith, Hope and Love that Margaret honestly walked with and freely gave to each of us.

May God Keep Margaret in His Warm Embrace Until We Meet Again,

The Hightowers,
(Nellie, B. Willie, Bernice, Dorithy, Louise, Joe, Lucille and David)

Pamela Ballentine

November 17, 2009

I just found out about Miss Pete's passing last night. We used to live next door to her and Robert Earl and their family on Philsar back in the 60's and 70's; her daughter Clancy and I were best friends then. Miss Pete was a wonderful lady, full of life and a very caring neighbor. God bless you, Miss Pete. To the family, I pray for you in your time of sorrow. God be with you all.

Pam (Goliday) Ballentine Florissant MO

ERNESTINE SWEAT-MCGHEE

October 27, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

CHARLES MCGHEE

October 27, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

October 26, 2009

May God continue to bless and keep you during this difficult transition. "Be Encouraged".

Sharon & Minister Spencer Johnson

Eddye Pickett

October 24, 2009

Mrs.Hightower had a beautiful spirit. I enjoyed taking care of her and all the years i took care of her she was always pleasant even though most of the time she was very ill.
I would like to say to her daughter that if you have a bowed head hold it up because you and your father stayed by Mrs Hightower sided.
I know you will miss her but I know that she is now resting in the arm of Savior on high
You all are in my Prayers
Eddye j pickett 5B Tower

October 24, 2009

Mrs. Hightower was a family member of 5a & 5b tower at Methodist Univerisity. She was a classic act lady. Mrs. Hightower was a patient that will never be forgotten. Her grandson "Mark" will love her forever in his heart. To Brenda, Mr, Hightower & all the rest of the family, I want you all to know that Mrs. Hightower will never be forgotten.

Judy Tolbert & 5 Tower-Methodist University

Tracie White

October 23, 2009

To Remy and Family Jesus said in his word that he won't put no more on you than u can bear. So keep your head up and hold on. From your Autozone Family

Ruthie Alexander

October 22, 2009

Margaret! My friend and sister in christ, i'll never forget you. To the family-With each new day, may the lord restore your soul and through his love, give you the strength to go on. Cast thy burden upon the lord, and he shall sustain thee. Psalm 55:22

October 22, 2009

Ride on Mrs. Hightower, ride.
Family of Mrs. Hightower, may you be comforted in knowing that is with her maker and creator.

Geraldine Alexander

Audrey Anderson

October 22, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

October 22, 2009

YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. MAY GOD BE A BLESSING TO THE FAMILY. GWEN CHRISTOPHER & FAMILY

October 22, 2009

TO THE HIGHTOWER FAMILY MAY GOD BE WITH YOU IN THE LOSS OF YOUR WIFE AND THE KIDS YOUR MOTHER. FROM THE WARNER FAMILY

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