Margaret Ella Whorton, age 90 of Forney, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2016 with her family by her side. She was born on the family farm on November 13, 1925 in Athens, TX the daughter of Lena Lloyd Huggins Hester and Reagan Hester. Margaret was a member of Crandall First Baptist Church for many years. Margaret worked for Continental Bakery for over 42 years, where she was a Golden 100 employee.
Margaret is survived by her son Ken Whorton and wife Barbara; grandchildren Deedee Harrison and husband David, and Kevin Whorton; great grandchildren Cassandra Harrison, Kollin Whorton, Lola Whorton, and Destiny Harrison; brother James Delmar Hester and wife Kathy; as well as a large extended family and friends. Margaret was preceded in death by her lifelong friend Gilbert Bocell, sister Lena Bocell and brother Reagan Junior Hester.
A funeral service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held at 10AM on Wednesday, June 1 at Grove Hill Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 31 from 6:30-8:30PM, also at Grove Hill Funeral Home.
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