BORN

1941

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Smith & Williams Funeral Home

818 Norview Ave

Norfolk, Virginia

Margaret Townsend Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 6, 2017.

Margaret J. Townsend, 76, died on July 6, 2017. She attended Willard Elementary School and graduated from Granby High School. She was a member of Grace and Hope Mission in Norfolk.
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Townsend, Sr. and her parents, George and Lucy Harrison. She is survived by her sons, Victor Robert Townsend, Jr. and George Aaron Townsend and his wife, Christy, of Chesapeake; her brother, George Harrison, Jr.; and her grandchildren, Sterling, Kingsly and Fanci; and a multitude of lifelong friends. Margaret was an animal lover and loved the dogs she leaves behind, Rosie and Daisy.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, July 10, 2017 at Forest Lawn Cemetery. You may offer condolences to the family at www.smithandwilliamsnorfolk.com.

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July 11, 2017

Joyce Dotson

Skip, Buddy and Aaron, Margaret Jane will be missed by all. She was a very special person. I loved her very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

July 10, 2017

Our family loved Ms Margaret. We are long time neighbors. When my son was very young, his cat was was run over by some idiot. Ms Margaret stayed with the little cat, and watched over it until my husband could come and take care of it. Ms Margaret was a jewel, a gift from God and one of the kindest people I have ever met in my life. God speed Ms. Margaret!

July 10, 2017

Les Harrison

Skip, Buddy, and Aaron,
Mararet was one of the nicest people I ever knew. Nancy and I always enjoyed visiting with her and sharing family history. Margaret will be greatly missed.
Les and Nancy Harrison

July 10, 2017

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Pam Bunch

Buddy, Aaron and Family, Skip, Rosie and Daisy, dear friends including Rachael and Lynda: I came to know and cherish Margaret through a friendship that began at AARP Online Community. My thoughts will be with you at 10am this morning, as the graveside service begins. You have my deepest sympathy and condolences, and prayers.

July 8, 2017

Chris Wejrowski

Dear Buddy,Aaron and Skip sorry for lost she will be miss by many .

July 8, 2017

Judi Evans McArthur

I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know Margaret but was drawn to read her obituary beacause of the picture tribute to the animals she loved. As a dog lover, I understand her feelings. She must have been a lovely person and I am saddened to hear of her passing.
Take good care of Rosie and Daisy for her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

July 7, 2017

Dear Buddy, Aaron and Skip... Sorry for your loss. Praying much for all. We will continue to pray. Grace and Hope Mission, Baltimore, MD

July 7, 2017

Hilve Firek

Dear Vic and Family,
You are in our prayers.
Hilve and Bob Firek

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