Margaret Thaxton

Margaret Thaxton, age 85, of Fortson, Georgia passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020. A Graveside Celebration of Margaret's Life will be Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 1:00 PM in Parkhill Cemetery, 4161 Macon Rd, Columbus, GA 31907.

Margaret was born June 24, 1934 in Moultrie, Georgia to Jessie Pittman Smith and James Madison Smith. She retired from Columbus Carpet Mill, and she lived a Christian Life and attended Central Baptist and Glenn Anthony Baptist Churches. Mrs. Thaxton loved children and was a nursery and childcare volunteer, and for many years was a leader in the WMU. She enjoyed working in her flower garden, laughing and sharing good times with her family. Mrs. Thaxton leaves a legacy of having a lasting impact on the children she nurtured throughout the years.

Margaret’s husband of 39 years, Walter Thaxton; father, James Madison Smith; mother, Jessie Pittman Smith; brothers, Silas Smith; David Smith; Bill Smith; and sister, Ethel Green, preceded her in death.

She is survived by her daughters, Debbie Thaxton of Columbus, Georgia, Janet DeBoe (Michael) of Savannah, Georgia, and Rebecca Valero (Anthony) of Fortson, Georgia; sons, Kenneth Thaxton Jr. (Patti) of League City, Texas and Keith Thaxton (Teresa) of Fayettville, Georgia; brother, Jerry Smith (Gloria); sisters, Ella Mae Hambrick, Rosa Nevienski, Florence Rahm (Stantley) and Lee Schmidt (Ray); 11 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; nieces; nephews; other family members and many, many friends to cherish her memory.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shcolumbus.com for the Thaxton family.