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Obituary For Margaret Louise Jordan Pettaway Alston

Every light that shines must eventually fade

Richard and Mary Perry Jordan welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on March 6th, 1948 in Warren County, NC. Margaret Louise Jordan was her name. She joined Snow Hill Baptist Church at an early age and later transferred her membership to Fork Chapel Baptist Church. Margaret gave her hand in marriage to Henry Pettaway Sr and after his passing, married Percy Alston. After battling health issues, she left her earthly body on Wednesday, September 23rd at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh, NC surrounded by loved ones.

Margaret, or Sweetie Pie, as she was affectionately known attended Warren County Schools and graduated from John R. Hawkins before attending St. Augustine College in Raleigh, NC. She was employed with the Warren County School System and worked at Mariam Boyd Elementary School as a Teacher Assistant for a number of years before working with the Warren County ABC Store where she subsequently retired from. During this career, she enjoyed people watching and people talking. It was her joy and her smile were theirs.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her first husband and her sister Carolyn Jordan Smith.

She leaves to cherish her memories, a loving and attentive husband, Percy Alston, of the home, her children, Valerie Jordan of Raleigh, NC, Yolanda Pettaway, Diquashia Alston and Seth Alston, all of Warrenton, NC, children from the union of marriage, Amanda Pettaway, Ulysess Alston, Keisha Alston, Rashee Alston, Cliff Alston, Duane Alston, Carlos White and Jonathan Braxton, her brothers, Richard Jordan (Beverly) and Ballard Jordan (Debra), both of Norristown, PA, Destry Jordan of Raleigh, NC, and her sister, Jennifer Pierce (Chris), A special grandchild she raised as her own Marquita Jordan of Raleigh, NC; grandchildren, Joshua, Symone, Kameron Pettaway of Warrenton, NC and Bryson Jordan of Raleigh, NC, eighteen additional grandchildren and great-grandchildren, two brothers-in-law, Louis Smith of Falls Church, VA, and Anthony Alston of Warrenton, NC; a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends along with a special father figure, Johnnie Jones of Warrenton, NC.

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted

Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

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My sincere sympathy and prayers are with you Sidney E. Dunston

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My prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Sending strength and love. Deborah Ross

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Sorry to hear about your loss! Praying for the family during this difficult time.

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I was deeply saddened to learn of Margaret's passing. Her smile and genuine love for others shall be truly missed. The family has my most sincere condolences. Jennie A. Johnson Franklin

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My Heartfelt Condolences And Prayers Of Comfort And Strength To The Entire Family .

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I will always remember the sweet spirit of Ms Margaret. I am praying for the family.

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We the siblings of Eugene Hunter send our deep condolences to the family of Mrs. Margaret Louise Jordan Pettaway Alston. We pray that though she has earned her Angel Wings and relocated to a new address in Heaven, her memories will help to bring you comfort in times of sadness. Be comforted also in knowing that her spirit will be with you EVERY DAY and will help to give you strength as you continue your Earthly Journey in the days to come without her being physically present. GOD Bless you ONE and ALL.

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MAY THE GOD OF GRACE BE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME, SHE WAS A CLASSMATE 1965 ,MARY PIERCE BASKETT.GOD BE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME.EE8BS

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And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. Extending our deepest and heartfelt Sympathy in the passing of your loved one. The Fields & Alston Families

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May the love of God comfort and strength you.

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To the family of the late Margaret Jordan Pettaway Alston I'd like to extend heartfelt condolences for the Warren County ABC System and the Warren County PAC Her Public Service in both capacities no doubt has helped transform Warren County into a better place for all. May God Keep you all forever wrapped in his lovingkindness. Larry C.Spruill;General Manager ,Warren County ABC System and former Chairman Warren County PAC (2000-2018)

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When I moved to Warrenton in 2007 Mama Margaret made me feel loved and welcomed me with open arms so I adopted her as my Other Mother. She was always there for me when I needed help with something. I will truly miss you Mama Margaret. Love you more. Deepest condolences to the Family. Love always Adrienne McQueen

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