Margaret Grady Holt

Margaret Grady Holt, affectionately known as "Mot" or Peggy, 90, of Drexel died Tuesday, September 27, 2011. Born in Burke County, NC on August 1, 1921, she was the daughter of the late David Jones G

Margaret Grady Holt, affectionately known as "Mot" or Peggy, 90, of Drexel died Tuesday, September 27, 2011. Born in Burke County, NC on August 1, 1921, she was the daughter of the late David Jones Grady, Sr. and Fannie Lila Stamey Grady. Margaret was a member of Enon Baptist Church and a retired employee of Drexel Heritage Furniture. She enjoyed the outdoors and flower gardening.She is survived by her granddaughter, Ashley Brooke Holt of Boone; a daughter-in-law, Audrey Williams and husband, Ron, of Drexel; a special nephew, Ronnie Grady; and a number of close cousins.In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by a son, Johnny W. Holt; a daughter, Karin E. Holt; a brother, David Grady, Jr.; and sisters, Pansy Grady and Ann Jordan.A private crypt side service will be held at Burke Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center. Memorial contributions may be made to United Baptist Church, Operation Christmas Child Fund, 2638 Messer Road, Valdese, NC 28690.The family would like to extend a special note of appreciation to the staff at Grace Heights for their loving care.