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Margaret Rosser
Harrington
Apr 9, 1938 — May 4, 2019
Broadway
Margaret Rosser Harrington, age 81 of Broadway, died Saturday (5/4/2019) at her home. She was born in Lee County, daughter of the late Leonard Isham Rosser and Ethel Kelly Rosser. She was preceded in death by her parents, Step-father Harold I. Thomas, Brother Jerry Rosser and her husband Donald Harrington. Margaret was a graduate of Broadway High School Class of 1956 where she was named Miss Broadway. During high school she worked at the Broadway Drug Store. She also graduated from Kings Business College and following graduation she began a 52 year career as a secretary with Sanford Coca Cola and at her retirement she was the business and finance manager and served on the board of directors. She was also a member of Mount Pisgah Presbyterian Church where she served in various capacities including pianist for church services, Sunday school, and youth activities. She also served as secretary and church treasurer where she served for over 40 years. She was presented an honorary lifetime membership from the Presbyterian Women USA and also served as an Elder. Margaret was a devoted wife, mother, sister and truly cherished her grandchildren. She was a devoted employee and well respected by the Sanford Coca Cola Community. She loved everyone, was loved by many and especially loved her church and her Lord and Savior. Funeral services will be conducted at 11am Thursday at the Mount Pisgah Presbyterian Church with Rev. Doug Houston officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Pisgah Presbyterian Cemetery. Surviving are her sons Gary Harrington and wife Charlotte and Darryl Harrington and wife Tanya all of Broadway, NC. Sisters Billie Ruth Buchanan and husband John of Galax, VA and Sue Harrington and husband Mac of Broadway, NC. Step-Brother Larry Thomas and wife Melanie of Graham, NC. Sister in law Judy Rosser of Broadway, NC and grandchildren, Grayson, Kylie and Jackson Harrington. The family will receive friends from 6-8pm Wednesday at the Smith Funeral Home in Broadway and other times at the family home. The family would like to thank all of Margaret's caregivers for their compassionate and devoted care. Special thanks to Diane Hardy, Sissy Thomas, Jessica Preston, Martha Thomas and Barbara Cooke. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials are made to the Mount Pisgah Presbyterian Church, PO Box 1302 Broadway, NC 27505. Online condolences can be made at www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com Arrangements are by the Smith Funeral Home of Broadway.
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