Margaret L. Knight Burke Morris, 91, of Front Royal, Virginia passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022, at Lynn Care Center.
A funeral service will be held at 2 P.M. on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 W Main St. Front Royal, Virginia 22630 with Dr. Reverend Rodney Vickers, Reverend Becky Pucher, and Reverend John Kenney, Jr. officiating. The burial will follow the service at Prospect Hill Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 12 to 2 P.M., prior to the service.
Margaret was born on March 2, 1931, in Front Royal, Virginia to the late Thomas and Mary Knight. Margaret was also preceded in death by her first husband, Ellis Burke, the father of her daughters; her second husband, Ermand Morris; her great-grandson, Trent Alan Williams; her son in law, Bobby Hively; her two brothers and her six sisters.
Surviving Margaret are her loving daughters, Nancy Hively, Katherine Martin (George) and Margaret Williams (Duane); her two stepchildren, Ronnie and Roger Morris; her grandchildren, Tammy Martin, Garry Martin, Angela Williams Vickers, Eric Williams and a special granddaughter, Jenna Shultz; her great-grandchildren, Ethan, Emily and Evan Martin, Andrew and Will Vickers, and Caden and Logan Williams; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Margaret was a lifetime member of the First Assembly of God Church. She retired from Warren Memorial Hospital as a nursing assistant and was also the “Bingo Queen” while she was a resident at Lynn Care.
Pallbearers will be Ethan Martin, Evan Martin, Andrew Vickers, Will Vickers, Caden Williams and Logan Williams.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to “Tribute to Trent Skatepark” c/o Jennifer Williams at 626 Crystal Lane, Strasburg, Virginia 22657.
Deepest Sympathies to the Entire Family. Ms. Margaret was such an amazingly kind, sweet, funny, joyful lady that had a smile that would light up a room. I am thankful for the memories that I have of her & the cherished time she was at Warren County Senior Center! Our ‘Center Family’ is keeping you in our prayers!
To the family,Aunt Margaret was always so sweet Even if it had been a while since she had seen you she always knew your name and greeted you with a hug and a smile.She will be missed a lot .Shelia Rutherford Chirgwin Rest In Peace and Tell my Mom and all my other Aunts and Uncles they are loved and missed a lot .
She was a beautiful Christian lady. I had the privilege of meeting her many years ago at 1st Assembly of God. Praying for her beautiful family.
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers are with The Family, during this Difficult Time.I took care of your Mom for many years– What a Lady of Grace, Wonderful Person. BRT— LCC
Margaret was a wonderful lady. In the few weeks that I have been back in Front Royal she was such a blessing to me. I looked forward to visiting her always. I left her feeling like I received more that I gave. She will be missed. Love the family.
My Deepest Sympathy to Nancy and ALL of the loving family. Knowing Margaret at work and as a friend was a priviledge and a blessing . She had a grace, peace, and a sense of humor that captured your heart. May God comfort and hold you in his arms as I know he has Margaret. Much love to her wonderful family .Ann Byrd
Sure am going to miss my Sweet Aunt Margaret. Growing up and visiting Front Royal most Summers she always made you feel special when you were around her. I am so glad me and my three sisters had a chance to see her just a little over a month ago. Will keep Margaret Ann, Nancy and Katherine in our prayers. Love ❤️ you all. Linda
Praying that the family will have the comfort and peace that only God can give. We remember her from growing up at First Assembly. She always was so precious and had many kind words of encouragement to offer through the years.