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Margaret Wilson Rollins: Durham

    Margaret Wilson Rollins of Durham passed away Thursday, Sept. 4 at Hock Family Pavilion. She was 85.
    Margaret was born Sept. 16, 1928 in Columbus County to Nathan and Mittie Wilson.
    She was predeceased by her husband, Phillip P. Rollins; son, John Carrington; brothers, Nathan, William and Joseph Wilson.
    Margaret worked for the City of Durham for 30 years, many of those as City Clerk. She faithfully attended Grey Stone Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. She was active in the community with Civitans and White Shrine.
    She is survived by her daughters, Martha Farlow and Sandi Tuck, both of Durham; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
    Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Monday, Sept. 8 at Clements Funeral Chapel in Durham with Dr. Marc Francis officiating. Burial followed in Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.
    In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Durham County Special Olympics, Durham Parks & Recreation, 101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701.
    A guest register is available here.

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