Margaret Marie Garrett, 68, passed away peacefully in the early morning of October 22, 2021, at her home in Manassas, Virginia.
Margaret was born on December 13, 1952, at Freedom Hospital in Washington, D.C. to the late James Melvin and Violet Loveray Duckett. Margaret was the eldest of six children born to this union. She was preceded in death by her sister, Violet D. Harper, and brother, Marvin N. Duckett. She is survived by her husband Keith D. Garrett; a son Kevin L. Garrett; brothers James Melvin Duckett Jr. and Grant E. Duckett; a sister Terry D. Windsor; daughter-n-law, Erin Garrett; a granddaughter, Ava Garrett, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Margaret, affectionally known to family as "Dottie" was educated in the Prince George's County Public School System where she graduated from Frederick Douglas High School, Croom, Maryland in 1970. As a teenager, she attended Nottingham Myers United Methodist Church with her grandparents and sang in the Gospel Choir. Later, her mother and siblings followed. Later in the mid 80's begins her worshiping with Church of Christ with Keith in Dale City then at Manassas.
Margaret and Keith met after high school and had a Christian Marriage at Chapel #2 on Andrews AFB Maryland followed by the enjoyment of 48 beautiful years together. During their marriage, they lived in several U.S. states to include Maryland, California, and Virginia. Margaret loved elephants and over the years collected over 100 figurines and plushes which were proudly displayed throughout her home. Although many elephants were gifted to her, she always remembered exactly who gifted each one. She was also an avid reader and pursued her passion for books, cooking, and crocheting afghans. She began working for Contel Phone Company, where she held various positions to include Service Representative, Toll Investigation and Service Technician. She then joined NV Homes as a Blueprint Manager, followed by working as an Associate Agent for Nationwide Insurance which she enjoyed. Later years, she worked for AHC/RSource as a Senior Claims Representative.
Margaret loved volunteering and working in the community. She volunteered as a Boy Scout Den Leader/Coach, Manassas Church of Christ Secretary, on the church bus, and with Stonewall Middle School and Little League Baseball. Margaret joined Manassas Host Lions Club as first lady and held various positions such as Club President and Lion Club Zone Chair overseeing seven clubs. In addition, she worked on The Sight & Hearing Mobile Screening Board securing a grant for second Sight Van. She also became a Melvin Jones Fellow embracing her love for helping people and enjoyment of reading history books.
Margaret was born on December 13, 1952, at Freedom Hospital in Washington, D.C. to the late James Melvin and Violet Loveray Duckett. Margaret was the eldest of six children born to this union. She was preceded in death by her sister, Violet D. Harper, and brother, Marvin N. Duckett. She is survived by her husband Keith D. Garrett; a son Kevin L. Garrett; brothers James Melvin Duckett Jr. and Grant E. Duckett; a sister Terry D. Windsor; daughter-n-law, Erin Garrett; a granddaughter, Ava Garrett, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Margaret, affectionally known to family as "Dottie" was educated in the Prince George's County Public School System where she graduated from Frederick Douglas High School, Croom, Maryland in 1970. As a teenager, she attended Nottingham Myers United Methodist Church with her grandparents and sang in the Gospel Choir. Later, her mother and siblings followed. Later in the mid 80's begins her worshiping with Church of Christ with Keith in Dale City then at Manassas.
Margaret and Keith met after high school and had a Christian Marriage at Chapel #2 on Andrews AFB Maryland followed by the enjoyment of 48 beautiful years together. During their marriage, they lived in several U.S. states to include Maryland, California, and Virginia. Margaret loved elephants and over the years collected over 100 figurines and plushes which were proudly displayed throughout her home. Although many elephants were gifted to her, she always remembered exactly who gifted each one. She was also an avid reader and pursued her passion for books, cooking, and crocheting afghans. She began working for Contel Phone Company, where she held various positions to include Service Representative, Toll Investigation and Service Technician. She then joined NV Homes as a Blueprint Manager, followed by working as an Associate Agent for Nationwide Insurance which she enjoyed. Later years, she worked for AHC/RSource as a Senior Claims Representative.
Margaret loved volunteering and working in the community. She volunteered as a Boy Scout Den Leader/Coach, Manassas Church of Christ Secretary, on the church bus, and with Stonewall Middle School and Little League Baseball. Margaret joined Manassas Host Lions Club as first lady and held various positions such as Club President and Lion Club Zone Chair overseeing seven clubs. In addition, she worked on The Sight & Hearing Mobile Screening Board securing a grant for second Sight Van. She also became a Melvin Jones Fellow embracing her love for helping people and enjoyment of reading history books.
Margaret Marie Garrett, 68, passed away peacefully in the early morning of October 22, 2021, at her home in Manassas, Virginia.
Margaret was born on December 13, 1952, at Freedom Hospital in Washington, D.C. to the late James Melvin and Violet Loveray Duckett. Margaret was the eldest of six children born to this union. She was preceded in death by her sister, Violet D. Harper, and brother, Marvin N. Duckett. She is survived by her husband Keith D. Garrett; a son Kevin L. Garrett; brothers James Melvin Duckett Jr. and Grant E. Duckett; a sister Terry D. Windsor; daughter-n-law, Erin Garrett; a granddaughter, Ava Garrett, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Margaret, affectionally known to family as "Dottie" was educated in the Prince George's County Public School System where she graduated from Frederick Douglas High School, Croom, Maryland in 1970. As a teenager, she attended Nottingham Myers United Methodist Church with her grandparents and sang in the Gospel Choir. Later, her mother and siblings followed. Later in the mid 80's begins her worshiping with Church of Christ with Keith in Dale City then at Manassas.
Margaret and Keith met after high school and had a Christian Marriage at Chapel #2 on Andrews AFB Maryland followed by the enjoyment of 48 beautiful years together. During their marriage, they lived in several U.S. states to include Maryland, California, and Virginia. Margaret loved elephants and over the years collected over 100 figurines and plushes which were proudly displayed throughout her home. Although many elephants were gifted to her, she always remembered exactly who gifted each one. She was also an avid reader and pursued her passion for books, cooking, and crocheting afghans. She began working for Contel Phone Company, where she held various positions to include Service Representative, Toll Investigation and Service Technician. She then joined NV Homes as a Blueprint Manager, followed by working as an Associate Agent for Nationwide Insurance which she enjoyed. Later years, she worked for AHC/RSource as a Senior Claims Representative.
Margaret loved volunteering and working in the community. She volunteered as a Boy Scout Den Leader/Coach, Manassas Church of Christ Secretary, on the church bus, and with Stonewall Middle School and Little League Baseball. Margaret joined Manassas Host Lions Club as first lady and held various positions such as Club President and Lion Club Zone Chair overseeing seven clubs. In addition, she worked on The Sight & Hearing Mobile Screening Board securing a grant for second Sight Van. She also became a Melvin Jones Fellow embracing her love for helping people and enjoyment of reading history books.
Margaret was born on December 13, 1952, at Freedom Hospital in Washington, D.C. to the late James Melvin and Violet Loveray Duckett. Margaret was the eldest of six children born to this union. She was preceded in death by her sister, Violet D. Harper, and brother, Marvin N. Duckett. She is survived by her husband Keith D. Garrett; a son Kevin L. Garrett; brothers James Melvin Duckett Jr. and Grant E. Duckett; a sister Terry D. Windsor; daughter-n-law, Erin Garrett; a granddaughter, Ava Garrett, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Margaret, affectionally known to family as "Dottie" was educated in the Prince George's County Public School System where she graduated from Frederick Douglas High School, Croom, Maryland in 1970. As a teenager, she attended Nottingham Myers United Methodist Church with her grandparents and sang in the Gospel Choir. Later, her mother and siblings followed. Later in the mid 80's begins her worshiping with Church of Christ with Keith in Dale City then at Manassas.
Margaret and Keith met after high school and had a Christian Marriage at Chapel #2 on Andrews AFB Maryland followed by the enjoyment of 48 beautiful years together. During their marriage, they lived in several U.S. states to include Maryland, California, and Virginia. Margaret loved elephants and over the years collected over 100 figurines and plushes which were proudly displayed throughout her home. Although many elephants were gifted to her, she always remembered exactly who gifted each one. She was also an avid reader and pursued her passion for books, cooking, and crocheting afghans. She began working for Contel Phone Company, where she held various positions to include Service Representative, Toll Investigation and Service Technician. She then joined NV Homes as a Blueprint Manager, followed by working as an Associate Agent for Nationwide Insurance which she enjoyed. Later years, she worked for AHC/RSource as a Senior Claims Representative.
Margaret loved volunteering and working in the community. She volunteered as a Boy Scout Den Leader/Coach, Manassas Church of Christ Secretary, on the church bus, and with Stonewall Middle School and Little League Baseball. Margaret joined Manassas Host Lions Club as first lady and held various positions such as Club President and Lion Club Zone Chair overseeing seven clubs. In addition, she worked on The Sight & Hearing Mobile Screening Board securing a grant for second Sight Van. She also became a Melvin Jones Fellow embracing her love for helping people and enjoyment of reading history books.
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Wife of SGT Keith Deorscie Garrett
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Interment on November 3, 2021.
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