Margaret Louise (McKinney) Rodgers Burton, 100 Went to her heavenly home on Friday December 16, 2022. Margaret was born August 10, 1922 in Floyd County, Floydada, Texas to John James and Virginia Lee (Wade) McKinney. Margaret was delivered at home by their neighbor Dr. George Smith. Margaret was the youngest of nine children, she had six sisters and two brothers. She grew up in Floydada, Texas and graduated from Floydada High School in 1940. After graduation she moved to Fort Worth, Texas to attend Business School. Margaret worked as a certified bookkeeper for many years. She enjoyed working for Cal-Main Foods and retired in 1977 then later decided to return to work at Hollons Home Furnishing until her retirement in 1984.
On June 6, 1948 Margaret married Clyde Rodgers. They spent forty-two years together enjoying family, friends, traveling, and researching family history. Clyde passed away on March 27, 1990. Margaret continued to travel, spend time with friends and family and researching family history. Margaret enjoyed attending Lady Raider Basketball games, her church and she loved her chihuahua's. Margaret had many chihuahua's over her years of life, she loved each and every one of them and they brought her pleasure.
Margaret married her second husband Lee Burton on November 27, 1993. Margaret and Lee enjoyed fifteen years together traveling, spending time with family and going to endless amounts of tractor shows. Lee passed away on January 5, 2018.
Margaret was a faithful follower of Christ and a member of Lifepoint Baptist Church. She enjoyed helping others find Christ and knowing they would receive the blessing of eternal life as well.
Margaret is survived by step-daughter Sharron & Don Pattillo, grandson Ronnie Pattillo, along with many nieces and nephews: Harold & Vivian Snell, B.J. & Karen McKinney, Jerry & Darlene Solomon, Janice McKinney, Sue & Mike Carver, Susie & Larry Moss, and Debbie & Mike McKamy. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
A visitation for Margaret will be held Wednesday, December 21, 2022 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at Resthaven's Abbey Chapel, 5740 19th St., Lubbock, Texas. A celebration of life service will occur Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 1:00 PM, 5740 19th St., Lubbock, Texas. A graveside committal service will occur Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Resthaven Memorial Park, 5740 19th St., Lubbock, Texas.
Serving as pallbearers are Larry Moss, Cecil Martinez, Jr, Randy Webb, Mike Carver, Ronnie Pattillo, Harold Snell, B.J. McKinney, Jerry Solomon, Joe Matyus, Don Patillo and Doyle Rodgers.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com for the Rodgers Burton family.
