Margie was born in South Coffeyville, Oklahoma on October 21, 1932. She was married to W.L. Wharton on July 2, 1977 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Margie worked in bindery for NCR in Arlington, TX. She had a passion for taking care of children and sewing.
Proceeded in death by parents, Joseph Ira and Minnie Smith, Husband, W.L. Wharton, Daughters, Gwendolyn Maggard and MarJane Garcia, two brothers and six sisters.
She is survived daughter, Alma Martinez. Grandchildren, Janie Nicholls – husband Jim, Tommy Gregory – wife Miranda, Eric Martinez – wife Courtney and Christopher Martinez. 10 Great-Grandchildren, 1 Great-Great-Granddaughter and sister, Vesta Murdock.
Funeral arrangements will be held at 12:30, November 8, 2019 at Laurel Land Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Thursday, November 7, 2019 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.