Margaret was born in Bryson City, February 17, 1919, a daughter of the late Grover and Exie Wilson. She was a very cherished part of the family of J. Robert and Ethel Long and their daughter, Mary. Margaret received her B.A. from Western Carolina and her Master’s degree from University of Tennessee. She was a teacher in Bryson City for several years, was choir director at the Bryson City UMC, president of the Music Club and the Music Supervisor of elementary schools in Swain County. In 1955, Margaret and “Miss Mary” moved to High Point to teach in the city schools. She taught mainly at Ferndale Junior High. Margaret was active in many professional organizations, was initiated into Delta Kappa Gamma and served for many years on the board of Mobil Meals. Margaret was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church and was active in the United Methodist Women, the Adult Fellowship class, the commission of Social Concerns, the older Adult Council and the Commission of Racial Healing. She loved animals, especially cats and was active in supporting the Humane Society. Margaret enjoyed traveling with Beverly and spending time in her home.
She is survived by her special daughter, Rev. Beverly E. Gaska.
A Celebration of Margaret’s life will be held at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, September 1, 2022 at River Landing by Rev. Robbin Mundy and Pastor Paul Freeman. The family will receive friends following the service.
Memorials may be directed to the Humane Society, Second Harvest Food Bank or the United Methodist Committee on Relief, www.umcor.org/give. Online condolences may be made at Sechrestdavisphillipsavenue.com.
