Margaret Robinson Williams

Margaret Robinson Williams, 92, of Lenoir Park in Lenoir, NC, and formerly of N. King St. in Morganton died Monday, November 12, 2007 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital in Lenoir following a period of declining health. She was born Feb. 28, 1915 in Gaston Co., NC, and was a daughter of the late Laban W. Robinson and Mary Huffman Robinson. Margaret was a member of the First Baptist Church in Morganton where she volunteered at Mothers Morning out for over 18 years. She was also a member of the Dorcas Sunday School Class. Margaret was employed for more than 30 years at Skyland Textiles. She was a volunteer for Red Cross and many other area organizations, and worked for the Burke County Board of Elections for 25 years. She also volunteered as a Blue Blazer at COMMA. Margaret was a charter member of the Grace Hospital Guild for 37 years.She is survived by sons, Ronald O. Williams of Morganton, and Steve D. Williams and wife, Sue of Virginia; a brother, Jay Robinson and wife, Scottie of Pensacola, FL; 6 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by brothers, Eural, Clyde, Woodrow, and Richard Robinson; and sisters, Bessie Hovis, Eloua Ballenger, and Ruth McGinnis.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 16, 2007 at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Thomas A. Bland, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 1 until 2 pm in the church parlor. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, PO Drawer 459, Morganton, NC 28680. Sossoman Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.