Margaret Jean Poythress

Margaret Jean Poythress obituary

Margaret Jean Poythress

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Margaret Poythress Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC - Boiling Springs on Nov. 26, 2025.

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Margaret Jean Brigman Poythress, 91, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025 while at VIA Healthcare Partners - Wendover. She was born to the late Joshua Jack Brigman and Ida Ruth Polston Brigman in Portsmouth, Virginia. She is also predeceased by her spouse, Robert Lee Poythress; daughter, Jackie Johnson; sisters, Patsy Dunn and Kay Richardson.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Patricia Strasser; sons, Rick Stokes (Beth) and Jeffrey McGee; grandchildren, Steve Hall, Mike Hall, Rhonda Crowson, Tammy Hall, Renee Vancleave, Christina Lee, Rebecca Robbins, Josh Stokes, Nick Stokes, Tiffany Russell, Tyler Strasser, Tina Beck, Corey McGee, Hayden McGee, Jada McGee; numerous great-grandchildren; brothers, Johnny Brigman, and Tommy Brigman.

Margaret enjoyed singing Gospel songs and making homemade crafts. She also worked in childcare for many years at Shady Brook Baptist Church and Thrift Baptist for many years. She loved her family and friends dearly. She was called "Nanny" or "Nana" by most people. She will remain in our hearts forever.

A Celebration Of Life Service will be held at 2:30 PM on Sunday, November 30th, 2025 at Testa Family Hospice House, 321 Kings Mountain Blvd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC is honored to serve the Poythress Family and Friends. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com.

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Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC - Boiling Springs

132 East College Avenue P.O. Box 936, 124 Fairhope Street (Forest City), Shelby, NC 28152

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Upcoming Events

Nov

30

Celebration of Life

2:30 p.m.

Testa Hospice House Chapel

321 Kings Mountain Boulevard, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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