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Obituary For Maggie Purnell Stockton King
Maggie Purnell Stockton King, 88, of Timberwood Drive, Martinsville, VA departed from this life on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at her residence. She was born on December 21, 1936, to the late Eugene Stockton and Vilena Hodge Stockton.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Moses King, one son, Lewis Gravely; two grandchildren, Daryl Penn and Sheena Penn; and one brother, David Stockton.
Maggie was a member of First Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in Martinsville, VA. She worked for Henry County Public Schools as a bus driver for 37 years until her retirement.
Those left behind to cherish her memory include, three daughters, Vivian Penn of Richmond, VA, Sharon (Gary) Hairston of Bassett, VA, and Joan (Tarlyn) Dillard of Martinsville, VA; three sons, Carlton (Simone) Redd of Martinsville, VA, Dana (Amanda) Gravely of Maryland, and Michael King of Martinsville, VA; three sisters, Dorothy (Ronnie) Bowman of Boca Raton, Fl, Cecil Hodge and Debra (Edward) Martin both of Martinsville, VA; one brother, Alphonso Stockton of Dresher, PA; one daughter-in-law, Debra Gravely of Martinsville, VA; twenty grandchildren; twenty-six great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A family visitation will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. until the funeral service following at 12 noon at Spirit of Christ Worship Center, 4250 Chatham Rd, Martinsville, VA. Pastor Carlton Redd will be the eulogist. The burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 869 Parkway Drive, Martinsville, VA.
A public viewing will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Hairston Funeral Home between the times of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. The family will receive friends at the residence 65 Timberwood Drive, Martinsville, VA 24112 at all other times.
Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.
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Mabel Swanson sent Rose Remembrance for Maggie Purnell Stockton King - May 20, 2025
Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. God bless each one of you!
Darwin and Shirley Hodge
Our deepest sympathy is extended to your family for the loss of your beloved mother, sister and grandmother. Rest in peace, Miss Purnell and thank you for the love that you extended to so many who met you, you will truly be missed. Colleen & Jesse Hairston
Love and my deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of your matriarch. She touched the lives of thousands of children in our area, and taught them life lessons even as she safely transported them to and from school. Her example of good citizenship lives on through them and even more so through her descendants. Evalyn Chapman
Mike So sorry to hear of your loss of Your Mother Barbara & Gerald
My condolences and prayers for the family
Extending my condolences to the family during this time of loss. May God sustain you with His love, comfort, and peace. Gladys King
With Deepest Sympathy!! So sorry for the family's loss!
Mike, extending my heartfelt love, prayers and sympathy to you and your entire Family with the passing of your Mother.
What a lovely lady - so sorry for you loss, such a nice person.
Our Mom ! What a Special woman โค๏ธ. God blessed us with a lady that had such love and values for her children. She taught us the meaning of love, family and caring for each other. What a role model she was. Mom/Miss. Maggie you are in my spirit, my being till the day I do what you did. You left us to be with God and all our loved ones. Rest Ma. Your job was well done. I love you and I pray that my soul will meet you on the other side. REST MY SWEETHEART !
Sorry for your Loss, Sending condolences and a Heartfelt prayer that God's loving Presence will bring Comfort to the Family.
Pastor Carlton and the entire family you're in our prayers with deepest sympathy. Peter and Willie Mae Harris
So very sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. Please cherish the precious memories shared throughout the years. Love and God bless๐๐พ๐๐๐พ
My love and Prayers are with you Mike Remember the good times with your Mom
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
