Obituary of Margaret Marsh Watts

Margaret Marsh Watts, age 88, graduated to her heavenly home, Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Putnam General Hospital, after a brief illness. Margaret peacefully stepped into the presence of the Lord while her family sat by her side. Born on April 29, 1935, in Cowards, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Grover Cleveland Kirby and the late Annie Tedder Kirby. She loved the Lord Jesus Christ and poured her love into her family. She devoted her life to taking great care of them, always putting their needs above her own. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and growing flowers. She also loved a good conversation and had a wonderful gift of communication. Survivors include her children, Jay Marsh (Linda) of Monticello, Georgia; Cal Marsh (Trish) of Milledgeville, Georgia; Stacy Wynn (Paul) of Panama City, Florida; Her former husband, Tommy Marsh (Marguerite) of Saluda, South Carolina; four grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews and a number of great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Tammie Kay Marsh; her brother’s, Bryan Kirby (Lanelle) and E.H. Kirby (Kitty), her sisters, Dorothy Kirby, Virginia Evans (Joe), Lila Mae Norwood (Willie) and Thad Strickland (Lewis) and former husband Jessie Watts. Margaret lived in Georgetown, South Carolina until moving to Augusta, Georgia in the early 1960’s where she lived and worked until she retired from Carole Fabrics. After retiring, she moved to Eatonton, Georgia to be closer to her family. Graveside Services will take place at 11 AM, Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Elmwood Cemetery, Georgetown, South Carolina. We are all, family and friends alike, grateful to God for the time He has allowed us to enjoy His beautiful gem - Margaret. Living under the sovereign timing of God allows us to experience His unfathomable mercy and enjoy the rich rewards of His immeasurable grace. “And this is the testimony; that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you may to continue to believe in the name of the Son of God.” 1 John 5:11-13 NKV Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.ridgewayfh.com Ridgeway Funeral Home of Georgetown is in charge of the arrangements. (843) 485-4242