ZEBULON - Margaret Tharrington Sawyer, 91, died Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011. Visitation for family and friends will be held at Zebulon Baptist Church on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 1 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens.

She was born in Halifax County. She attended Zebulon Baptist Church and had served in many roles, including Sunday School teacher and GA leader.

She was preceded in death by her son, Joseph Robert Sawyer Jr. (Bobby) and her husband, Joseph Robert Sawyer (Bob).

Surviving: daughters, Faye, Frances and Catherine; and two grandsons.

Memorial contributions may be made to Zebulon Baptist Church, P. O. Box 366, Zebulon, N C 27597 or the Total Life Center, 323 Lake Dr., Wendell, NC 27591.

Arrangements by Massey Funeral Home, Zebulon www.masseyfuneralhome.com.