08/18/2025
Margaret Gayle Howerton
October 20, 1945 – August 6, 2025
IN THE CARE OF
Stubblefield Funeral Home & Hamblen Memory Gardens & Mausoleum
In Loving Memory of Margaret Gayle Howerton
October 20th, 1945 – August 6th, 2025
Margaret Gayle Howerton, age 79, born in Pontiac Michigan, she made her home in Bean Station, TN since 1994. She passed away on August 6th, 2025. She is survived and deeply missed by her loving family and leaves behind a profound absence in the beauty of the natural world she so deeply cherished.
Margaret was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Russell and Gayle Higgins, husband Junior Ray
Howerton, sister-in-law Mary Higgins, and her brother, Doug Higgins. She is survived by her loving children Mark A. Howerton, Angie G. Howerton, Tracy L Brock and son in law William Brock. She was a proud and joyful grandmother to Matthew Kinser, Caden Kinser, Tyler Brock and Alex Brock. She is also survived by her siblings John Higgins, Tim Higgins and wife Sandy, Merrie Huston, Dan Higgins and wife Renee. As well as her brother in-laws, Bill Howerton and Bill Dalton. Also numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Her family was the heart of her life. She poured love into every birthday, holiday, and everyday moments—creating lasting memories cherished by all who knew her.
Margaret dedicated her life to God and caring for others—both professionally and personally. She worked after retirement for Addus Home Healthcare, where she brought compassion and dignity to those in need, and previously served with integrity as court recorder at the Oakland County Courthouse.
A woman of deep faith, Margaret was a longtime member of Mary’s Chapel United Methodist Church, where she served joyfully as assistant Choir director, worked on the Worship Committee and servant to the lord. Her beautiful voice also graced the Walters State Community Chorale, where she shared her love of music with the broader community for over 2 decades.
She lived with a servant’s heart and a generous, loving spirit. Whether making apple butter for local events, leading prayers for others blessing, or sacrificing selflessly for others, Margaret exemplified quiet strength, grace and devotion to God. She found wonder in the simple beauty of life—in hummingbirds, in fellowship, flowers and in every moment spent with loved ones.
Margaret’s legacy is one of unwavering faith, gentle kindness, and joy in both worship, service and song. She leaves behind a lifetime of love and memories that will continue to inspire and comfort her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Funeral services will be held at Stubblefield Funeral home in Morristown, TN on Saturday, August 16th 2025. Receiving of Friends and Family will be held between 12 PM and 3 PM. At 3 P.M the Funeral service will take place followed by the Procession & graveside service at Adriel Cemetery in Bean Station, TN. Rev. Sam Dzobo and Rev. Mel Hawkins officiating.
The family respectfully requests donations in lieu of flowers to assist in coverage of funeral expenses in honor of Margaret’s life of compassion and service.
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