Margery Rives Lindsey

Margery Rives Lindsey passed away at Wesley Gardens in Montgomery, Alabama on May 9, 2025 at the age of 95. She was born August 6, 1929 to the late Thomas James Rives and Margery Naomi Berry Rives.

Margery had a remarkable career as a paralegal secretary for Henry Chapel at Rushton, Stakely, Johnston & Garrett P.A., where she dedicated 13 years of her life, showcasing her impressive skills as a fast typist. However, her role as a loving homemaker was perhaps her greatest gift. Margery devoted herself lovingly to her husband, children, and grandchildren, creating a warm and nurturing environment filled with laughter and joy.

A gifted storyteller, Margery took delight in recounting tales of family history, engaging her loved ones with the rich narratives that linked them to their ancestors. She cherished the stories that shaped her family, dedicating countless hours to researching and archiving their lineage. Her passion for genealogy was only rivaled by her love of oil painting. As a self-taught artist, she painted countless masterpieces that her family now treasures dearly, each brush stroke a testament to creativity and dedication to her love of nature and God's creation. Margery formed a deep emotional bond with each of her paintings, pouring her soul into every brushstroke, and would not part with a single one—save for the few she lovingly gifted to family, as each piece held a part of her spirit.

Margery was a person who radiated warmth and kindness. She had an genuine ability to make everyone feel loved and appreciated. Friends and family alike often remarked on her sweet disposition. Her caring nature made her a beloved figure among everyone who knew her, and she left an indelible mark on everyone she met.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, L. William Lindsey; grandchildren: Luke Rives Trivitayakhun and John Franklin Potter; paternal grandparents: Clara Ouillet Lapointe Rives and James Boykin Rives; siblings: Betty Rives (Phillip) Winters, Barbara Rives (Mabry) Hardy, Claire Rives (Floyd) Bowman, Martha Rives (Henry) Johnson and "Baby" Buddy Rives; brothers-in-law: Alex Easters and Pete Davis

She is survived by her children: Tonya (George) Shaw, Vinette (Jimmy) Trivitayakhun and Dr. Mark (Dr. Kathy) Lindsey; grandchildren: Rachel (Zach) Kroenung, Lauren (Spencer) Wheeler, Maddie Trivitayakhun, Dr. Thomas Lindsey; great-grandchildren: Neil Trivitayakhun, Tristan Trivitayakhun, Spencer Wheeler, III, Reid Wheeler, Jude Kroenung, Elliott Kroenung and Myla Kroenung; sisters: Elizabeth "Scarlet" Easters and Theus Davis and many loved nieces, nephews and cousins.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home in Selma. She will be laid to rest at New Live Oak Cemetery, following the service. The visitation will begin at the funeral home at 12:00 p.m., prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Wesley Gardens, her beloved home in her last days.