She was born March 16, 1928 to the late Dan Philyaw and Emma Philyaw.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Cloyd Gwyn Austin; brothers, Ralph Philyaw, Ray Philyaw, and Gordon Philyaw; sisters, Lois Greene, Coleen Philyaw, Edith Bradshaw, Mary Beard, Cleo “Vic” Thompson, and Pearl Munday; and step-brother, Gene Norris.
Mrs. Austin is survived by her children, Linda Austin of Lenoir, John and wife Judy of Shallotte, NC, Kevin and wife Debbie of Conover, NC, and Barry Austin of Patterson; brothers, Charles Philyaw of Glen Alpine, and Steve Philyaw of Lenoir; step-sister, Brenda Laws and step-brother, Robert Norris, both of Lenoir; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and two great great-grandchildren.
Also left to cherish her memory are her caregivers, Maddie Lee, Madison Curtis, Pat Clark, Vicky Walsh, Margaret LaCount, Samantha Robbins, and Tracy Rabb.
Margaret worked at Bluebell and Rospatch and was a member of Unity Baptist Church. After retirement, she enjoyed gardening and spending time with friends.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Monday, September 13, 2021 at Unity Baptist Church at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Lane Hamby and Rev. Gary Gragg officiating. The body will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow at Harper’s Chapel Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be members of Patterson Fire/Rescue.
Memorial contributions may made to: Patterson Fireman's Fund, PO Box 145 Patterson NC 28661.
Pendry’s Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Margaret O. Philyaw Austin.
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