Margaret Carolyn Cantley

Sherrills Ford – Margaret Carolyn Johnston Hedrick Cantley, 90 of Sherrills Ford, NC went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on May 13th, 1935, in McDowell County, NC, Margaret was the daughter of the late James Fred Johnston, Jr. and Betsy Eunice Barker Johnston Davis and Max Davis. Margaret was a talented singer and artist. She also loved gardening and birdwatching. Margaret was a faithful church member who loved to invite others to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior. She was loved by her family and friends and will be dearly missed.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband of 46 years, Jerry Lee Hedrick and her daughter Katrina Proctor. Her brother and sister Blake Davis and Sarah Keller. Also, a great grandchild Alexander Price.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 18 years, Goliath Cantley, her sons Anthony & wife Vicki, Alan Hedrick and daughters Linda Cox & husband Marc, Kathy Ackerman & husband Gary & Mickie Yurick & husband Bob. Grandchildren Christine Price, David Elrod, Wes Hedrick, Brandy Goble & Lauren Cole. Great Grandchildren Mikaela Hughes, Grace Price, Gracie Goble, Gabriel Price, Abby Goble, Nicholas Goble, Sarah Goble, & Noah Elrod. Also, her brother Kenneth Johnston of Arizona. Plus, numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Terrell Baptist Church of Sherrills Ford at 4146 Slanting Bridge Road tentatively on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026, at 12:00 pm with Pastor Chad Warner officiating. She will be laid to rest at Catawba Memorial Park following the service.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.

The Cantley Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.