Margie W. Reason

Margie Whisenant Reason, 65, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011. Margie managed the Uppy's Convenience Store on South Crater Road. She worked extremely hard all of her life. She was devoted to her daughters and grandchildren. In her spare time, she loved working on puzzles. She was funny and sassy and would definitely tell it like it is.

Born in Burke County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late George and Reldy Whisenant. She is survived by her daughters, Penny Goad and Karen Reason; grandchildren, Kristin and Dustin Reason; siblings, Sue Archer, Bob Whisenant, Ralph Whisenant, and Bill Whisenant and 31 nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at the Wakefield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. from 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9, 2011 at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Ivor Cemetery.

Published in The Progress-Index on September 6, 2011