Margie Louise Major

Margie Louise Holloway Major, native of Fort Worth, departed peacefully among family and close friends Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Visitation and Omega Omega Service is Friday, August 7th, 4:00 - 7:00 pm at Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth. Service is Saturday, August 8th 10:00 am at St. Christopher Episcopal Church (building is St Matthew’s Lutheran Church), 5709 Wedgwood Drive, Fort Worth, with a reception at 9:00 am at the church. Interment Laurel Land Memorial Park, immediately following funeral services. In honor and celebration of her life, we encourage attendees to join the family in wearing vibrant colors.

Margie was born on November 19, 1924, to Jerry and Margaret Gray Holloway. She was the elder of two daughters and was raised with a deep appreciation for education, service, and faith, values that would guide her throughout her life. She was a proud graduate of I.M. Terrell High School and Hampton Institute (now Hampton University), where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education. She later earned a Master of Arts degree in Dance from Columbia University in New York City.

Margie began her distinguished career as a physical education teacher at her alma mater, I.M. Terrell High School, where she inspired generations of students until the school closed because of desegregation. She continued her teaching career at Southwest High School before transitioning into school counseling after earning her Counselor Certification from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. As the first African American guidance counselor at Paschal High School, she continued to mentor and encourage countless young people. After an exceptional career spanning 46 years, she retired from the Fort Worth Independent School District, leaving behind a legacy of educational excellence and compassionate service.

A dedicated civic leader, Margie remained deeply committed to her community throughout her life. She served two terms as President of the Fort Worth Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., was President of the Board of the Jubilee Theatre, and served on the board of the American Association of University Women. She was also a founding member of the former St. Simon Episcopal Church, a charter member of the Fort Worth Chapter of Charms Incorporated (originally known as Squaws Incorporated), a charter member of the Perennial Cultural Club, and a devoted supporter of the Humane Society.

Margie was married to Leon Major of Charleston, South Carolina for 52 wonderful years of marriage until his passing in 2010. Their marriage was a testament to enduring love, mutual respect, and unwavering devotion.

She was a faithful tither and active member of St. Christopher Episcopal Church until her illness. Those who knew Margie will remember her as a woman of grace, dignity, kindness, strength and determination. She was deeply devoted to her faith, her family, her friends, and the many students whose lives she touched. She embraced life with enthusiasm and joy, finding pleasure in reading, bowling with her husband, dancing at social events, playing the piano, traveling, and sharing meaningful moments with those she loved.

Margie was preceded in death by her mother Margaret Gray Holloway, her father Jerry Holloway, her sister Norma Holloway Smith, and her husband Leon Major. She is survived by her niece, Donna Smith of Houston, Texas; her nephew, Charles Smith of Fort Worth, Texas; her grandniece, Lauryn Smith of Fort Worth, Texas; her cousins, Dolores Gray Jones (Robert) of Sacramento, California; Roderick Jones (Marla) of Los Angeles, California; Denise Jones of Oakland, California; Ellen Jefferson of Washington, D.C.; Regina Jefferson Tuck (William) of Washington, D.C.; Mary Alice Oliver of Fort Worth, Texas; and Eddie Brinkley of Fort Worth, Texas. She also leaves four beloved godchildren, a host of cherished relatives and dear friends, and her faithful canine companion, Muffin.

The family sincerely appreciates the outpouring of love, prayers, and support during this time of bereavement. Margie Louise Holloway Major lived a life of purpose, service, faith, and love. Her legacy will continue to inspire all who had the privilege of knowing her, and she will forever remain in the hearts of those who loved her.