Ms. Margaret Marie Coburn

March 12, 1943 - May 19, 2021

Margaret Coburn, daughter of the late Elisha and Elizabeth Speller, of Williamston, NC transitioned from this natural life on May 19, 2021, in Greenville, NC. She received her formal education from Martin County Schools. After graduation from Martin County School System, she moved to Baltimore, MD to later return to North Carolina. Margaret who was affectionately known as, “Brownie”, touched the lives of so many she interacted with as well as those she never met. Margaret committed her life to Christ many years ago. God gifted her to intercede for others in need. A true believer in God that fervent prayers availeth much. Her commitment and discipline best characterized her dedication and devotion to Almighty God. Margaret was preceded in death by her dear loved ones, Isolean (Hill) Brown, William Speller, Richard Speller and Shirley Bell. A devoted mother of six children, she leaves to cherish her memories, Regina Speller of Williamston, NC, James Wilson of Greenville, NC, Charlanda Shepard and her husband Jerome of Beaufort, NC, Cordell Wilson and his wife Noel of Baltimore, MD, Deidre Wilson of Greenville, NC, and Terrence Fletcher of Robersonville, NC. In addition, she leaves behind 16 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild; nine sisters and brothers to treasure her memories, Mary Kaine of Philadelphia, PA, Elijah Speller (Carol), Frankie Speller of Baltimore, MD, Joseph Speller of Chapel Hill, NC, Barbara Thompson (James), Iris Davis (Chester), John Speller, of Williamston, NC, Elizabeth Beasley (Clinton) of Rocky Mount, NC, and Valeria Speller of Fayetteville, NC; a host of siblings, nieces and nephews. During her affliction, Margaret never wavered in the belief that God heals and found comfort in God’s Living Word. She listened to her praise music daily to help soothe the pain of her physical condition. Margaret truly fought a good fight of faith. “He placed me in a little cage, Away from gardens fair; But I must sing the sweetest songs Because He placed me there. Not beat my wings against the cage If it’s my Maker’s will, But raise my voice to heaven’s gate. And sing the louder still”