MURFREESBORO, NC- Margaret Person Revelle, 85, died peacefully at home on Thursday, October 27, 2011, having been surrounded by the love of family and friends.
She was a native of Louisburg and the daughter of the late Matthew M. Person, Sr. and Mary Burt Harrison Person. After graduating from East Carolina University, she came to Murfreesboro in 1946 to teach Home Economics in the high school. She was a member of Murfreesboro Baptist Church and was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Charles L. Revelle, Jr.
Surviving to cherish her memory are sons, Charles L. III ‘Chuck’ and wife Bonnie of Murfreesboro, Henry and wife Sara of Winton; daughters, Meg and husband David Chapin of Raleigh, Emily and husband Van Beck of Davidson; ten grandchildren, Thomas, Rachel, Emily, Harrison, and Leslie Revelle of Murfreesboro, Dylan Taylor of Winton, Sarah and Samuel Chapin of Raleigh, Patrick and Matthew Beck of Davidson; brother-in-law, John P. Revelle and wife Barbara of Murfreesboro; sister in-law, Mary Ann Person of Louisburg; four nephews, Matt and Brad Person, Jay and Dan Revelle, and one niece, Paige R. Polito.
The family will receive friends at the Woodridge Drive home on Saturday, October 29, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., and at other times.
Funeral services will be Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at Murfreesboro Baptist Church officiated by the Rev. Dr. Lee Canipe and the Rev. Thomas Caulkins. A graveside service will follow in Riverside Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Murfreesboro Baptist Church, P.O. Box 124, Murfreesboro, NC 27855, Chowan University, One University Place, Murfreesboro, NC 27855, or Ridgecroft School, P.O. Box 1008, Ahoskie, NC 27910.
My whole family had a great respect for this Revelle family. My Mother “Ruth” babysat for the kids and my sister “Ozelle” went to college with Magaret. I remember her well while growing up in Murfreesboro. Please know my thoughts are with you. …Ike
Chuck, Meg, Henry, Emily and your respective families,
I was very sorry to read this morning on the passing of your mother. As far back as I can remember, she was always nice to me and made me welcome in the house through our sleepovers, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, basketball games, war in the ravine, and study sessions in high school. She always showed remarkable patience with us all during our growing up years. Her chocolate chip cookies were the best in town. I regret I am not living nearby and cannot attend the services, but will be thinking of you all on Sunday.
Again my condolences in your loss,
Harry Vann
603 Old Cemetery Rd
Peacham VT 05862-2002
(802) 592-3104
Meg, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I saw the notice of your mom’s death in the paper and I know how sad you must be to loose her. What a joy you and your family must have been to her for all of these many years. I think about you often and it is such a nice service offered at this time so I can be in touch with you through this site.
Dear Revelle Family,I had the great pleasure of knowing Mrs. Revelle for the past 25 years. She was a true Southern Lady; warm,kind,gracious,strong and capable.It was a gift to know her and her lovely family.She was most proud of her family and correctly so.I know she will watch over you and make sure you “get on with your lives” as she instructed you.I will keep you in my prayers.You were most fortunate to have had such a lovely woman as your Mother. God Bless you all. Pamela Gray
Margaret was a sweet, warm person who always had a positive attitude. When visiting her, she made you feel better. I will miss her dearly.
I have wonderful memories for over 10 years with Margaret and I shall truly miss a very dear friend and neighbor…..Love to all the family…….
Thinking of you Meg and David and family.