Margaret Ferguson Mullis

June 22, 1923 - May 25, 2021

Margaret Ferguson Mullis, affectionately known as “Granny”, age 97 of Wingate, NC passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at her home. She was born on June 22, 1923 in Mecklenburg County to parents David Lewis Baker and Mary Ellen Williams; both preceded her in death. Margaret was a faithful member of Midway Baptist Church and loved the senior ladies Sunday school class. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening and reading. Her legacy was that of a Godly woman, wife, mother and grandmother. She was a homemaker and not only raised her four children in a Godly fashion; she nurtured many other children in her lifetime. Her love of Christ was reflected in her daily life. She shared her Christian testimony at every opportunity in her efforts to lead others to Christ. Husbands, L.Q. Ferguson 1941-1983 and James Mullis 1985- 1998; both preceded her in death. She is survived by daughters Lynn Ferguson Baucom and Suzette Ferguson Bigham (Husband Ron); sons Dennis Q. Ferguson (Wife Lynn) and David Lewis Ferguson (Wife Debra). Six grandchildren,ten great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Margaret is also preceded in death by four sisters, three brothers, one adopted brother and one son-in-law Larry Baucom. A visitation will be held Friday May 28, 2021 at Midway Baptist Church-Wingate from 10:00AM-11:00AM; a funeral service will begin at 11:00AM. A family gathering will be held at the graveside at Sunset Memory Gardens following the funeral service. Flowers are welcome; in lieu of flowers donations can be made to Midway Baptist Church Missions fund. Midway Baptist Church P.O. Box 248 Wingate, NC 28174 The family is in the care of Heritage Funeral Home Indian Trail Chapel.