Margaret Fossey

Margaret Walters Fossey, 89, of Jackson passed away Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
Funeral services were to be held today at noon at New Concord Baptist Church near Kenton. Johnny Witherspoon was to officiate.
She is survived by her four children, Joan Williams (Blake) of Jackson, Carolyn Copeland (Tommy) of Williston, Dewey Green of Hopkinsville, Ky., and Mona Higginbotham (Randy) of Jackson; her grandchildren, Russ Chessor (Christy), Cristin Scarborough, Matthew Williams (Ginger), Christopher Davis (April), Lane Albores (Mark) and Laura Byrd (Bryan); and her great-grandchildren, Zachary and Matthew Chessor, Blake and Ethan Williams, Lily and Anna Leigh Byrd and Amelie and Reegan Albores.
She was preceded in death by her longtime friend and companion, Charles Ray Johnson of Kenton; her parents, Irby and Hazel Walters of Kenton; and her grandson, Tony Chessor of San Francisco, Calif.
Margaret led a full and blessed life. She retired from the Daily Messenger in Union City, was a dedicated member of New Concord Baptist Church, a skilled painter, loved her dog Rascal and she loved to play cards with her senior citizens club.
Her children will cherish memories of many family get-togethers in her home full of good food and fellowship. She will be greatly missed by many family and friends, especially her lifelong friend, Regina Ellison.
The family requests donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to New Concord Baptist Church.
Published 8.28.17