Margaret Virginia (Adams) Shearin, age 88, of Roanoke Rapids, died July 10, 2015 at Signature Health Care in Roanoke Rapids following a short illness.
Born on March 14, 1927 to the late James Rufus Adams and Minerva Finch (Adams) Hux and she was also preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Rufus Anthony Shearin of Warren County, NC, her sister, Helen Adams Poindexter of Roanoke Rapids and her brother William (Bill) Garfield Adams of Williamston.
In the early 40’s she and Rufus left the city and traveled westward to Southern California’s Mojave Desert and then later to Susanville, CA where she learned the art of farming and ranching polled Hereford cows. After Rufus passed away in 1984, she returned to Roanoke Rapids to be closer to relatives.
She loved the pursuit of knowledge through reading newspapers, magazines and books, and found some of her best friends in them. Margaret was known for her dry sense of humor and quick wit. Margaret’s many years in California with its various climates and awe inspiring vistas impressed upon her the value of the earth and the variety of fruit it yields. She was a treasure trove of knowledge about nature and animal behavior. In her later years, her beloved cats were her constant companions.
She is survived by a son Anthony A. Shearin of Albany, CA and two nieces and two nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, NC with Rev. Dr. Ed Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to Signature Healthcare and Rehab of Roanoke Rapids for their expertise, compassion and kindness during her final days.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rainbow Animal Rescue of NC, P.O. Box 972, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.haroldmasseyfuneralhome.com
Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, NC is handling the arrangements.