Margaret McLaurin

Margaret Coker McLaurin was born on March 27, 1925, in Fayetteville, NC, to the late Lula Mae Coker and Arthur Grooms. After the death of her mother, Margaret was reared by her aunt and uncle, Lillie and Lazarus Coker, in a home where God was exalted; and at an early age, she began her journey with the Lord. Margaret graduated from E.E. Smith Senior High in Fayetteville, NC, in 1945.

In 1952, Margaret married the late Reverend Walter Mathis McLaurin, Jr. Margaret had four daughters, Janice, Allene, Ruth, and Linda.

During her many years of service in the church, Margaret served as church secretary, a choir member, hostess for the pastors on Sundays and during special events, Sunday school teacher, vacation bible school president, president of Christian Women Fellowship, member of the Deaconate Board, as well as an ordained Elder of Peace Memorial Christian Church in Fayetteville, NC. In 2001, Margaret relocated to Maryland and became a member at Evangel Cathedral. She served faithfully at Evangel as a member of the Intercessory Prayer Ministry, Repast Ministry, and Pastoral Care Ministry.

Margaret’s favorite things to do and places to go were anything connected to the people and the work of God, whether it was in church, at a restaurant, on a boat, at a formal ball, or in a park. Her greatest joy was helping others and sharing the love of Jesus with whomever through words of encouragement and prayer.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Walter M. McLaurin, Jr., and sister, Blanche C. Williams.

Margaret leaves to cherish her memory four daughters,
Janice Ross, Allene Smith (H. Bruce, Sr.), Ruth McLaurin, and Linda McLaurin; six grandchildren, Charles, Janet, Bruce, Adam, Kyle, and Angelique; two great-grand-children, DaSarra and Delaney; five great-great-grand-children; and other relatives and friends.