Margaret Burgess

Margaret Lucille Burgess, 100, of Oakboro, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021.

Margaret was born June 16, 1921 in North Carolina to the late Arthur Benjamin Allen and the late Mae Bell Allen.

She was also preceded in death by husband, Claude John Burgess; son, Darrell Burgess; sisters, Marie Teeter and Ruby Tucker; and granddaughter, Debra Lynn Burgess.

The family will receive friends Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 12-2pm, at Hartsell Funeral Home in Albemarle. The funeral service will follow at 2pm in the Hartsell Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. Kenny Wallace and Keith Walters. Burial will follow at Smith Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, 25711 Old School Road, Oakboro.

Margaret was a loving mother and wife. She was a wonderful gardener, cook and homemaker. She had a great sense of humor. Margaret was a firm believer and loved the Lord.

Survivors include son, John Burgess of Oakboro, daughters, Jean Little of Oakboro, Carolyn Carpenter of Norwood, and Judy Hinson of Marshville; and many beloved grand and great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Stanly.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Burgess family. Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com