Mullis, Margaret V.

Margaret V. Mullis
Mrs. Mullis, 79, of Charlotte, died Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at Presbyterian Hospital. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 26, 2009 at McEwen, Mint Hill Chapel with the Rev. John Harrill officiating. Interment will follow at Sharon Memorial Park. The family will greet friends from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Born November 8, 1929 in Wake County, NC, Mrs. Mullis was a daughter of the late Robert E. Austin and Ethel Hanna Austin. In 1991, she retired from Harris Teeter after 25 years of service. She was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mullis was preceded in death by a baby daughter, Deborah Lynn Mullis, two brothers, Robert Austin, Jr. and James Austin, and a special niece, Wanda Sue Morgan.

She is survived by her daughter, Sandi Spratt and husband, Phil, of Charlotte; four sisters, Lib Preslar and Evelyn Jackson, both of Charlotte, Frances Garmon of Concord, and Mary Jane Miller of Edgefield, SC; a sister-in-law, Ann Austin of Charlotte; three granddaughters, Christina, Allison and Laura Spratt; and numerous nieces and nephews.

‘Mom fought a brave battle against cancer with the same strength and determination that defined her life. She adored her family, particularly her three granddaughters, and devoted her life to them. Mom and MeMe, we love you with all of our heart and are heartbroken without you. We thank God for the precious gift He gave each of us in you. You left us wonderful memories which we will always cherish, and your undying spirit which forces us to press on toward our eternal goal, where we will reunite with you someday in heaven. We love you, Mama!!’

Memorials may be made any charity of your choice that would benefit children.
Arrangements by McEwen, Mint Hill Chapel.

Published in Charlotte Observer from 2/25 to 2/26/2009

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