Mrs. Maggie Barnhill Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mrs. Maggie Jean Matthewson Barnhill was born December 8, 1939 in Washington, N.C. to the late Hillary and Henrietta Matthewson. She departed this life Thursday, January 21, 2021. Maggie attended East End Elementary School and graduated from Martin Community College. At an early age, Maggie joined Willow Chapel Baptist Church. She was an active member serving on the usher board and treasurer of the pastor aide committee. Maggie worked at June Day. She retired from Robersonville Product and Silver Care. Maggie married the late William Earl Barnhill. She loved the Lord, traveling, working her yard with her flowers, fishing, sports (especially Stephen Curry & Warriors). Spending time with family and taking care of others gave her joy, but she was confident in who she was. She was a kind, loving, funny, humble, giving, supportive, caring, feisty, daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Maggie was preceded in death by one son, Gregory Wendell Barnhill; one daughter, Jacqueline Antoinette Barnhill; seven brothers, Jesse, Hillard, Russell, James, Willie Alton, Bobby, Kenneth, and William Carl; two sisters, Deloris and Hattie. Maggie leaves to cherish her memories two daughters, Wanda (Jerry) Cooper of Parmele, NC, Juliet (James) Sharpe of Rocky Mount, NC; five grandchildren, Keveon (April) Howell, LeShon Sharpe, Tyreek Cooper, Donte Cooper, and Jasmine Sharpe; four great -grandchildren, Kayden Howell, Shaniyah Gunter, Chase Howell, and Alaiya Cooper; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

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Mrs. Maggie Barnhill

December 8, 1939 - January 21, 2021