Margaret Marg Townsend

Margaret “Marg” Townsend, was born in Charleston, South Carolina, passed from this earthly life to her eternal heavenly home on August 17, 2022. Margaret was loved by all who came across her presence. She was known for her wit and funny stories and left everyone always feeling better. She was her happiest around her family and always had a welcome place setting at her table. Margaret was united in holy matrimony to Theodore “Teddy” Townsend. For over thirty years, Margaret and Teddy shared a life of love that made their home a welcome place for both family and friends. Margaret loved a good joke and shared her love for others through her baked goods and handmade quilts. Margaret was a devoted home health aide in New York, South Carolina, and Virginia. Her smile, humor, and innate tendency to care for others has touched us all. Those that knew her will miss her infectious spirit, loving heart, and homecooked meals. Margaret was a faithful member of Churchland Assembly of God in Portsmouth, VA before finding a new church home at Olney Baptist Church in Olney, MD. Margaret served in the Senior Choir and enjoyed ministering to others at both of her church homes. Margaret will be missed by all and memories and stories of her will be shared over a bushel of crabs and family dinners for years to come. Margaret leaves to cherish her loving memories, her children, Vonzell White, Saundra Weston, Dana Townsend and two sons who preceded her in death, Anthony White and Paxton Townsend; her grandchildren Dwayne White, Trina Cham, Rashida “Niki” Challenger and Devin Chisolm; her great-grandchildren LaQuasha White, Khiarah White and Jade Sims; her brother Edward “Bubba” Lawrence along with siblings who preceded her in death, Thomasina Lawrence, Leah Lawrence, Annabel Lawrence, Juliet Lawrence, Doris Lawrence, Joseph Lawrence and a host of special nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends. Her celebration will be held at noon on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Churchland Assembly of God 4209 Twin Pines Road Portsmouth, VA 23703. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.