Margaret Rhodes Barnes Brown, 88, passed away Sunday March 27th, at Morehead Nursing Center after a brief couragious battle with cancer. The funeral will be Tuesday March 29th, at 2 pm at First Baptist Church in Eden with a visitation held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Overlook Cemetery, with Fair Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. She was born September 25, 1922 in Rockingham Co. to the late Sam Buck and Nell Ferguson Rhodes. A 1939 graduate of Leaksville High School and Martinsville Business College, she was a retiree of Morehead Memorial Hospital, and a life long member of First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Rankin Barnes, and Roy E. Brown as well as her brothers, Carl, Lawrence and Sam Rhodes, and her sister Jessie R. Grogan. A loving mother, her greatest accomplishments were her three children and the love she shared with them. She enjoyed cooking, baking, was an avid reader, travler, and a fan of Fox News. She is survived by her three children; Joyce Baughn and husband Roger of Concord, NC, Janet Holliman and husband Lamar of Little River, SC, and John W. Brown and wife Jill of Axton, VA, grandchildren; Joel Brown of Kernersville, NC, Chase and Kyra Brown, and Kyle Holliman of Madison, NC, her beloved cat Missy and special friend and caregiver Anita Robinson of Madison, NC. "No matter where you go, my love will always be with you." In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church; 533 Greenwood St. Eden, NC 27288. Online condolences may be made to www.fairfuneralhome.com
Dear John, Jill, Kyra, Chase, Joyce and Janet, I am so sorry about your loss and offer you my love and prayers at this difficult time. Debra
Debra Stowe
Janet, I am so sorry about your beloved Mother. I will always remember her bringing spaghetti to work when she would help in transcription at Morehead. We loved it when she worked. She was a dear person. Cherish your memories, she will always be with you.
Ceil Carter
Janet, Lamar, and Family, We were so sorry to hear of your mother's illness and passing. Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Your peace and comfort will come from your memories and the bond that you all shared.
Tim and Beth Shelton
I am truly sorry for the loss of your love one. Words cannot express the pain and sorrow that you feel. However, please keep in mind God's promise found in the Bible at Revelation chapter 21, verse 4. It reads: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." May God comfort you during these difficult times.
Tammy McCreery
Janet & Family, We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. We're sending you a hug from afar.
Wanda Warren
Janet and Family May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow
Annette Gore
Janet, My deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your mother. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Donna Ayres
Donna Ayres
Dear Janet & Family: May you find peace in your memories. Let God be your guide, during this difficult time. Love, bev
Beverly McDougall
Janet and family we are keeping you in our prayers remember God will never leave or forsake us.
Carol & Richard
Janet and Family, I am very sorry for your loss. I have you in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Diane Migliore
Janet: My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time. May God be with you. Sincerely, Natalie H. Hooker
natalie hooker
Janet, So sorry for the loss of your Mother. Remember she will always be with you in your heart. Prayer and your precious memories will get you through.
Kristie Rorrer
Joyce, Janet, and John, I always felt Margaret was a very special person. As I grew to know her better, I realized that I had first come into contact with her family at Mayodan. Even later I wondered if there was a kinship through the Ferguson family. I also found a good friend in Jessie. I'm glad your Mother didn't suffer for a long time after she became ill, and I pray the Lord's blessings on you as you adjust to life here on planet earth without her. Love in Christ, Lura Southard
Lura Southard
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