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Margaret FORREST Obituary
Mrs. Forrest was a graduate of Poquoson High School and Fredricksburg State Teachers College (now Mary Washington University). She taught in Poquoson Public Schools for 28 years and was a member of the Poquoson Retired Teachers Association. She was a lifetime member of Tabernacle United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school for 20 years; as a lifelong lover of music, she sang in the Chancel Choir for 60 years, and organized and directed the Youth Choir; a member of the Mary Lizzie Circle; a member of the Weslyn Service Guild; and in 1963, helped to write the history of Tabernacle Church.
Mrs. Forrest was preceded in death on July 29, 2009 by her husband of 74 years, A. S. "Shim" Forrest; her parents, Olive Lawson and E. T. Freeman; sisters, Lillian Freeman, Carrie Hawkins and husband, Howard, Lenora Gillespie and husband, John, and Myra Freeman; and brothers, John Freeman, and E. T. Freeman Jr.
She is survived by her daughter, Betsy Forrest; sisters-in-law, Ida Freeman, and Shirley Freeman; nieces, Elizabeth Freeman, Susan Garvin (Ralph), Caroline Kepley (Jackie), Victoria Stewart (Bill), and Nancy Topping (Chuck); nephews, John Gillespie Jr. (Meredith), and E. T. Freeman III (Cheryl); a number of great-nieces and great-nephews; and family of her heart, Stormy and Charlie St. Clair, and Christine and John Talley.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. today, at the Tabernacle United Methodist Church fellowship hall, immediately followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary by the Rev. Dr. Bill Wash and the Rev. Milford C. Rollins. Burial will follow at Smith Memorial Cemetery, Poquoson. At other times, the family will be at 841 A Poquoson Avenue.
Special thanks to Debbie Simmons and Lucy Mae, for their loving care and support.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Poquoson Rescue Squad, 830 Poquoson Ave., Poquoson, VA 23662; or to Tabernacle United Methodist Church, 831 Poquoson Ave., Poquoson, VA 23662; or to the A. S. Forrest Scholarship Fund, Randolph Macon College Advancement Office, P.O. Box 5005, Ashland, VA 23005.
Claytor Rollins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences to www.claytorrollins.com . View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Margaret FORREST
Teresa Roundy
December 10, 2009
May God bless you in your time of loss, y'all are in my prayers. (I am Granddaughter of Forrest and Frances Freeman)
Eileen Engel
December 9, 2009
Betsy, you and your parents were so lucky to have been in each others lives for so long. Losing our mothers is so hard no matter the age. I hope all the good memories will sustain you.
donna simpson
December 9, 2009
Betsy, i was so so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Karen Strode
December 8, 2009
Oh...what a beautiful lady. She was my 4th grade teacher, and, I have such fond memories and respect. May God bless her family and friends in her passing, and, don't forget that you will once again join on the other side.
December 7, 2009
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She taught me in school. I have many fond memories of her.
Barbara Firman Holloway
Barbara Lyman (formerly Forrest)
December 7, 2009
Betsy and family: I was so sorry of hear of your mother's passing. She and Shim were what Poquoson is all about. Such a lady! My heart goes out to you during the journey through your grief. God Bless you.
Wanda (Hayes) Burgamy
December 7, 2009
Betsy - My mom called to tell me about your mother - and I am sorry for your loss. I know you were close - and I always laugh about how you told us your mother saw you protesting on TV in college!! I am sure you will miss her - but you will always have her in your heart! No matter the age, they are our parents and the loss of them saddens us. My prayers are with you! God Bless. Wanda (Hayes) Burgamy
Carol Corbitt Thompson
December 7, 2009
December 7, 2009
Betsy,
I keep up with Poquoson through it's website. So sorry to learn of your mother's death. I remember your parent's well, and I enjoyed my visit with all of you several years ago. I will be thinking of you now and in the days to come.
Wes & Nellie Freeman
December 7, 2009
Betsy, Wesley & I are so sorry that Margaret couldn't stay with us longer. She just missed Shim too much. No matter what age your parents are when they pass, it is a terrible loss; even though you know they are in better hands. Our prayers are with you and hope they will help give you comfort in you loss. Love, Wesley & Nellie Freeman
William (Bill Reed) Freeman
December 7, 2009
Betsy & family members - Thinking about you during this very difficult time.
Margie & Earnie White
December 7, 2009
Besty,
Earnie and I are so sad to hear of your loss. We so admired your parents
your care and dedication to them is so evident by their many years on earth.
Our church and the community share in your loss. Margie and Earnie White
December 6, 2009
Betsy,
Dave and I were sorry to hear about Ms. Margaret's passing. Our deepest sympathy are with you at this time. She was such a wonderful lady always so kind and caring to others. She will be greatly missed. We know she is in a wonderful place now in God's loving arms. You are in our prayers.
In sympathy,
Debbie and David Creecy
Nancy Phillips
December 6, 2009
Betsy, I was saddened to read of your mom's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Your parents were such fine people. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Phillips
Jonne Hardy-Johnson
December 6, 2009
Ms. Forrest-
My prayers go out to you during the loss of your Mother. May God massage your heart during his time, know that HE is only a prayer away. Weeping may endure for a night but JOY comes in the morning.
Rogers and Debbie Hamilton
December 6, 2009
Oh Betsy, we are so sorry to read about your mother. You have lost way too much in the last several months. I wish that there were something that we could do to help you through this very trying time. Our thoughts are with you.
Brenda Linville
December 6, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Stormy StClair
December 6, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Stormy St.Clair
December 6, 2009
I feel like I have a hole in my heart. I'm going to miss her so much, I already feel so lost without her. She was so caring, always trying to make sure I did'nt hurt myself lifting her. And she always had a smile for me, I'm going to miss that smile. I loved her so much.
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