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Margery (Margie) Scott Johnson left this world on Wednesday January 17, 2018. She was surrounded by her family and is at peace with the Lord in Heaven. She was one of five children born to Buford and Mary Nixon Scott in Richmond, Virginia. Margie attended St. Catherine's School, Westover School, and completed her education at Sweet Briar College. In 1956, she was introduced to the love of her life, Earl Johnson Jr., whom she was happily married to for 60 years.
Margie embraced her new home in Raleigh as a newlywed where she and Earl raised a family and she began a lifelong service to the Raleigh community through her volunteer contributions to numerous boards and organizations. She served as the President of the Junior League of Raleigh, the chairman of the Board of the North Carolina Symphony, and President of the North Carolina Museum of History Associates. In addition, she served as Vice Chair of the Rex Hospital Board of Trustees and board member of the UNC Lineberger Cancer Center. Margie was a charter member of the Foundation of Hope as well as a founding member of The Haven House. She also served on the boards of The United Way and Saint Mary's School. She was a committed member of Christ Episcopal Church where she served on the Vestry and was a loyal participant in the choir.
Margie loved music, elephants, card games, dark chocolate, ice cream, Figure Eight Island, Royal Orchard, babies, roses, good manners, the New York Yankees, the Tar Heels and traveling the world - but most of all, she loved her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Earl; son Earl and his wife Carolyn; daughter Margie Springer and her husband Rocky; daughter Caroline Douglas and her husband Preston; seven grandchildren, Earl and Sydney Johnson, Scottie, Curtis and Ford Springer and Sam and Mary Scott Douglas. She is also survived by her four siblings, Buford Scott, Mary Denny Wray, Leezee Porter and George Scott.
A visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Friday, January 19, at 1001 Marlowe Road. A service to celebrate her life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 20 at Christ Episcopal Church, 120 E. Edenton Street. A private family graveside burial will be held prior to the funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions will gratefully be accepted to The Foundation of Hope, 9401 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, N.C. 27617 or to a charity of your choice.
The family thanks Dr. Jim Parsons and the kind staff at Mayview for their loving care of Margie.
Arrangements by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, Saint Mary's St., Raleigh, NC.
Sponsored by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home & Crematory.
12 Entries
February 5, 2018
Rick Hoppe
I am saddened to hear of Margie's passing. I send my deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to Earl Johnson and the family.
January 24, 2018
Allison Larson
A role model for women of all ages.
Allison Poe Larson
January 22, 2018
Acquaintance
Chris B Smith
My condolences and prayers to the family, she was a special person.
January 20, 2018
Classmate
Mary-Elizabeth Conway Debicki
Margery and I roomed together at Sweet Briar College in Virginia. I loved her.
Mary-Elizabeth Conway Debicki
January 20, 2018
Jim Anthony
Margie was a total throwback as well as an example for all times.
Gracious? Check.
Classy? Check
Loving? Check
Faithful? Check
Generous and Giving? Check
Humble? Check
Family-centric? Check
A leader? Check
Community orientated? Checkv
Energetic? Check
Even loved me? Check
Margie and Earl and their family were and are part of building the foundations of and growing this great city. She deserves all the accolades and so does Earl. I and my family areso blessed to be a small part of their great family, both by genetics and friendships.
Everyone who knows Margie knows exactly where she is right now. She's home. Still loving all of us and praying for us, same as always. Except now, without the limitations of her earth suit, she can do it even more effectively.
Thank you Margie for pouring out yourself for all of us!!!
January 20, 2018
A life well lived.
Susan
January 20, 2018
Susan Anthony
Margie and Earl opened their home to us when we first moved to Raleigh. We saw wonderful family movies one evening and the next day she gave me directions to Optimist Park for some much needed indoor swimming. I was eight months pregnant, did not know a soul, and will never forget their kindness, and true model of hospitality.
January 19, 2018
Friend
Avs Watkins
This is very sad news. I send my sincere condolences and prayers for all of the family. I am sure my dad islooking out for her in heaven.
January 19, 2018
Mary Virginia Swain
I have always thought the world of Margie. Her legacy of service in Raleigh and North Carolina and beyond will live on in the charities, institutions, and organizations she led and generously supported. But, most of all, I will just remember how kind, gracious, welcoming, down to earth, humble, and dear she always was. She was a bright light in this world. A life extraordinarily well lived!
January 19, 2018
Harriett Wolfe
Mr. Johnson, I am saddened to learn of "Miss Margie's" death. Please know that I have you on my heart and in my prayers. I pray you and the children find peace and comfort in the many wonderful memories.
Harriett Wolfe
January 18, 2018
Ann Oneal
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom! I hate that I can't come to her service but I will be out of town for work. PLEASE know I'm thinking of you all and sending my prayers:)
January 18, 2018
Teresa Daniels
Margie was a wonderful person in so many ways and I consider it a privilege to have known her. I know she will be missed dearly by all.
Teresa
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