Margaret Salena Offer

1939 - 2021

Margaret Salena Offer

Margaret Salena Offer gained her heavenly wings on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Cedar Grove Nursing Home in Williamstown, NJ.

Margaret, affectionately known as Mitzy to family and friends was born to the late Irving and Margaret Nutt on March 10, 1939, in White Stone, Virginia. She married her late husband, Francis Coursey and during their 25-year marriage they raised 6 children: Terrence Edward Coursey (Lori), Francis Rando Coursey (Stephany), George Luckie Coursey (late), Timothy Coursey (late) and Cornedia Lenaii Jackson (David) and foster child Levy Lusby (late). She was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Irving Nutt (Joyce Ann), Edward Nolan (Dorothy) and Gilbert Nutt. She is also survived by her sister, Barbara Farrington (Wilmer) and 10 grandchildren: Terrence Coursey, Tyrone Henry, James Coursey, Helen Hebbons, Daniel Coursey, Lanei Coursey, Justin Coursey, Christopher Coursey, Ashley Gayle and David Jackson, Jr. She is also survived by her honorary son, Robert Coursey and a host of friends and other relatives.

During the 1970's, Margaret was a champion for the underprivileged and indigent residents of Cumberland County. She worked through the Scope program as the Deputy Executive Director and was essential in bringing welfare benefits and Head Start programs to Cumberland County. She also aided in bringing a pilot program for raising catfish in South Jersey in conjunction with former mayor, Ed Salmon. She and her husband ran a hotel in Bivalve, NJ when the area was a booming seafood industry.

In 1987 Mitzy married her late husband, Nathaniel Offer. In the late 80's and 90's, she worked at the Commercial Township Housing Authority where she helped residents with housing and food issues. Margaret was known for her generosity. She fed and gave shelter to several homeless citizens in Commercial Township. Margaret forged long lasting relationships with local clergy and elected officials by hosting networking dinners in her home. She used her connections to help those in her community with legal matters, housing assistance and employment opportunities.

Margaret had a strong faith and spiritual connection with the Lord.

Before she fell ill, she studied and became an ordained minister through the Church of God in Christ in Pennsylvania. She and her son, George, created the Anointed Hour which was a local cable program showcasing gospel singing and sermons.

Margaret continued to serve her community until she fell ill with dementia and Alzheimer's following the death of her husband in 2010. She was later admitted into Meadowview Nursing home to receive 24-hour care.

Margaret leaves behind memories that will fill our hearts for a lifetime