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Margaret Setzer

December 22, 1938 — December 13, 2023

Cherryville

Margaret Elizabeth Timmons Setzer, age 84, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born December 22, 1938, in Graham County, NC, to the late William Charles and Harriett Elizabeth Crisp Timmons. Margaret was a devout Christian woman and a faithful member of Missionary Methodist Church where she served as church pianist and organist for over 50 years.  She also taught Sunday School for over 50 years and was a former VBS director.  She had a heart for serving others and enjoyed volunteering with Meals on Wheels.  Margaret loved traveling and camping in her younger years and cherished time spent with her family.  She always enjoyed hosting her family for dinners, adored her grandchildren, and will be remembered for her incredible sense of humor.

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Setzer; infant brother, Tommy Timmons; and brother-in-law, Steve Morgan.

 

Survivors include her three daughters, Beth Vaca, Aleta Setzer, and Andrea Pruett and husband, Brian; grandchildren, Liz Vaca (Michael Wright), Patrick Pruett (Logan Hanna), and Victoria Pruett; great grandchildren, Jonni Wright and Jeremiah Wright; sister, Lavonne Morgan; sister-in-law, Linda Carpenter and husband, Gene; nieces and nephews, Chuck Morgan (Nikki), Morgan Almasi (John), Rebekah Carpenter, and Tommy Carpenter; and numerous great nieces and great nephews.

 

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 3:00 PM at Missionary Methodist Church with Rev. Bobby Holtsclaw officiating.  Burial will follow at Cherryville City Memorial Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Saturday from 2:00 to 2:45 pm prior to the service at the church. 

 

Memorials may be made to Missionary Methodist Church, 318 W. Ballard St. Cherryville NC 28021.

 

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Saturday, December 16, 2023

2:00 - 2:45 pm (Eastern time)

Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church

318 W Ballard St, Cherryville, NC 28021

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Funeral Service

Saturday, December 16, 2023

Starts at 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church

318 W Ballard St, Cherryville, NC 28021

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Interment

Saturday, December 16, 2023

Cherryville City Memorial Cemetery

300 E Church St, Cherryville, NC 28021

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