Marjorie Ann Williams Walton, affectionately known as "Margie", of Petersburg, Virginia, transitioned from this life and went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 23, 2026, after a brief illness.

She was born October 14, 1940, in Petersburg, Virginia, and was baptized at an early age at Zion Apostolic Church. Margie was a former member of Bethany Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend William Lloyd James and is currently a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church under the pastorship of Reverend Dr. Robert Allen Diggs, Sr.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John E. Lee and Virginia Williams Lee; grandmother, Gertrude Williams Morris; her sisters, Sharman Birdsall, Ella Roberts and Jeanette Franklin; ex-husband, Calvin F. Walton; aunt; Gertrude Williams Bailey; biological father, Alexander Walker; niece, Karen "Bridgette" Griffin; and her best friends, Barbara Raines and Frances Smith.

Margie was educated in the Petersburg Public School System and was a graduate of Peabody High School, Class of 1960. Afterwards, she worked at Seward Luggage, Titmus Optical, and eventually became a licensed cosmetologist and enjoyed doing hair for many years.

Margie was very active in various ministries and community organizations. She was a founding member of the Osborne K. Bailey, Sr. Memorial Choir, where she served as tenor. She was the chairperson for the hospitality committee and served as the assistant business manager of the choir. Margie also attended Bible study faithfully every week.

Margie loved her family and often gathered them together "just because." She was a faithful friend and dependable in helping neighbors and friends, transporting them to various appointments, shopping, food banks, or whatever assistance they needed. She even shared her home with people who needed a place to stay.

Margie was employed at Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company for many years where she retired. She moved to Macon, Georgia, with the company where she gained many friends and acquaintances. She was instrumental in organizing and a founding member of the Single Six Social Club of Macon, Georgia.

She loved going on trips, including regular visits to New York and Atlantic City, as well as Dover, Delaware, and many other similar places. She also frequented yard sales, visited family and friends, and went out to eat throughout the weekend, embracing every moment.

Margie leaves to cherish her memory her three children, Marvette B. McKensie (Jerry), Calvin F. Walton, Jr. (Evelyn) and Laurice L. Walton (Audrey); eleven grandchildren, Jervon Walton of Denver, Colorado, Nikiya B.Collier (Damontè), Robert L. Birdsong III (Winta), Krystal Walton, Tyvis Walton, Rico Tyler (Star), Anita Holmes, Sheena Evans (Anthony), Dominique Ford, Aja Tann, and Shakela Richardson; and twelve great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by three sisters, Mildred Woods of New York, Michele Lee Barksdale and Beverly Bridgeforth both of Prince George, VA; one brother, John (Bubba) Lee of New York; devoted cousins; Reverend Rayaltor B. Powell and Ramona Gray; devoted nieces, Beryl-ynn R. Hoosier, Felicia Heath and Tegra Branch; devoted friends, Thelma Brooks, Pat Jones and Ernestine Moore; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A special thanks to Bristol Hospice Care, her caretakers; Nikita Barnes, Ruth Mason, "Theresa" and Sarah Dennis; and her caregiver and housekeeper, Theresa Glover.

Margie will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She will always be in our hearts.

Services will be held 12 Noon, Saturday, June 6, 2026, Tabernacle Baptist Church, 418 Halifax Street, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs, Sr., Pastor, eulogist. The interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.

J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook page or click here to view: https://vimeo.com/event/5977660?fl=so&fe=fs