Margaret Nadine Carty

Margaret Carty It is with a heavy heart we try to write the obituary of Margaret Nadine Carty, 88, of McClure Va. She was born Feb. 6, 1936 Lizard Hill in McClure to Bruce and Gertrude Stanley and passed away Jan. 21, 2025 at her home. She was a very proud graduate of Ervinton High School in 1955, at the old building which later became Ervinton Elementary and still stands today. Her class was the last year of high school at the school. She would often recall memories of her life in McClure. During the Ritter Lumber days and life at Nora during the Ervinton school days. Hampton, Osborne and Clyde Reedy were teachers that she talked about fondly through the decades. Mother met Dad riding a bus back from an Ervinton Castlewood basketball game. She was staying the night with a classmate from West Dante and Dad was the only seat left. He took a liking to her and told her he was coming over to Nora to see her. She told her parents he was just crazy enough to, and he did. They were married in May of 1957. I believe he was the perfect person for her. Neither my Mother nor Dad could have had more caring in laws as my grandparents were to them.Mother’s personality was often complex and contrasting. One constant was her gift for gab and desire to cook for you, as probably all would agree with. I am sure there are many memories of her for all of you, some good and likely some not so good, but either way she left an impression. I was born in Feb. of 1964 delivered by Mother’s doctor of choice, Dr. William Davis on his birthday, too. Mother and Dad brought me home to Nora and our neighbors, the Riddle family. She had to bring home a boy to Kelley. Mother and Dad were baptized and became members of Fremont Freewill Baptist church soon after I was born. She eventually served the church as a Deaconess and Sunday school teacher. Our family had many fond memories of times at church, especially with the families of Everett Smith, Goble Rose, and Hurshel Mullins and later with the O’quinn and Rasnick families. She ended up moving back to McClure in August of 1966 and remained there the rest of her life. A visit to her house often led to her wanting to fix you something to eat and many of us have enjoyed her wonderful cooking. Some of us benefited from her ability as a seamstress to make halloween outfits or adjust old prom dresses. Maybe even a lesson in family history telling us about our relatives would happen. There are way too many stories to include in this, but I hope that each of you will take a moment today to remember some fond memories with her. I will say this, despite never wearing referee stripes or coaching, she sure could coach and ref a game from the stands or couch. On November 23, 1999 she went from Mother to Mamaw with the birth of her grandson Brayden. This brought much joy and purpose to her life. She was on speed dial if we were away from the house and Brayden wanted something. All of our lives changed as we lost Dad in January of 2010, 15 years and 1 week before she passed. Mamaw turned into Grammy just recently with the presence of Great Grandson Declyn, who would always bring a smile to her face and a sweet kiss for her. Grammy was preceded in death by her husband Harry, parents Bruce & Gertrude, brothers Autry and Benny, sister Reable, her Aunts Oshie & Helen, cousin Ersel, and several other aunts, uncles, and cousins who were a huge part of her life growing up and in adulthood. She is survived by son: Tim Carty & Cynthia, McClure Very special and devoted sister Bernice of the home. They have spent nearly all their life together. Grandson Brayden of Smithfield, N.C. Granddaughters Kaitlyn, Trystan, and Ravyn Great Grandsons Declyn and Newton. We want to thank our special friend Ronnie Moore for all his help through the years and now. The McClure Kiwanis for the ramp they built for Dad and eventually was used for Mother. Also, for those of you that called or came by to see her and Bernice. Family will receive friends at 12:00 pm Saturday January 25, 2025 with a Celebration of Life service beginning at 1:00 pm with clergy; Jimmy Holbrook officiating in the Mullins Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Monroe Stanley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Moore, Corey Turner, Anthony Oquinn and Jared Oquinn Honorary pallbearers will be Randy Rose, Joe Duty and Harry Vanover

Margaret Nadine Carty

February 6, 1936 - January 21, 2025