Margaret Ann Absher

1948 - 2010

Margaret Ann Absher obituary, 1948-2010, Madison, TN

BORN

1948

DIED

2010

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Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

1150 South Dickerson Road

Goodlettsville, Tennessee

Margaret Absher Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 13, 2010.

ABSHER, Margaret Ann Age 62 of Madison, passed away on December 11, 2010. Survived by husband of 44 years, James Absher; sons, William Absher and Gary (Elaine) Rackley; grandchildren, Amanda and Wes Rackley, and Ethan Absher; 4 sisters; 1 brother; and several nieces and nephews. Margaret was a long time member of Faith Baptist Church. She will be remembered best by those who knew and loved her by how she loved and cared for them. A Celebration of Life service will be held in her honor at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at Faith Baptist Church with Pastor Jerry Jones and Pastor Jerald Smith officiating. Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Family and friends to serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held today from 4-8 p.m at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, and again 1 hr prior to service at the church.

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December 26, 2010

Lisa Dean Moser

James and family,
How saddened I was to learn about Margaret's passing after the fact. She was a beautiful Christian and lived her testimony every day of her life as she gave of herself to those with whom she came in contact. Please be assured of our thoughts & prayers for your family during this time.

December 14, 2010

Anita Faye Giangregorio

James, I'm terribly sorry to hear this. Mother and I want to send our love and condolences to you, your family and to my other cousins (Jimmy, Louise, Rita Kay, Ruth and Nancy). Know that we would be there today if distance wasnt such an issue. Please stay in touch.

December 14, 2010

Dede Hedrick

Lots of great memories talking with Margaret in the past, taking vacations together and visiting her and James in Nashville. Peace be with you James and William.

December 14, 2010

I'll remember a friend with a quick smile and an incredible laugh , someone with a warm personality, and a hard worker who would eagerly do anything asked of her.
I'll miss her. Mildred (Davis) Jordan (Madison,TN)

December 13, 2010

Margaret and James were wonderful neighbors, love her sweet rolls. will always think of William as a brother. She will surely be missed, love, Michael Lane

December 13, 2010

james jr. and family, sorry about margaret, sorry we cannot be there for you and family, praying for you all. love tommy and jenny

December 13, 2010

Ralph West

Brenda and I will keep you and your family in our prayers. Margaret was a fine person and friend, she will be missed by all who knew her.

December 13, 2010

Sara Briggs

What a great friend she was to me and my children, you will be missed. She loved those grandkids. And would tell me all about them when we got to talk! James, William and Gary know that we love and are praying for you all.

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