Margaret Scarborough Dean
March 3, 1923 – September 12, 2024
WENDELL – On September 12, 2024, after a long, glorious journey and 101 fulfilling years, Margaret Scarborough Dean departed this life, in anticipation of uniting with her Savior.
Margaret was born in Wake Co. to the late Frank & Blanche Cozart Scarborough. She was active member of her church, proclaiming the gospel to all, including her family whom she loved and cared for unconditionally. She was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of many years, J. Warren Dean. Margaret is also preceded in death by her sons, David W. Dean and William Frank Dean; brother, F. Thomas Scarborough; and sisters, Gibson S. Martin, Ruth S. Baker and Sue S. Griffin.
Margaret was a hardworking, dedicated, independent, and resourceful woman. She shared a strong bond with her family and loved to spend time with them. Margaret was a traveler, enjoying trips with her close friends and family. She worked in secretarial positions for 25 years and was one of the first women to be recruited to work in the Pentagon when it was first built.
A visitation will be held from 10-11 am, Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Wendell Baptist Church, 3651 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, NC 27591, with a funeral service starting at 11 am. Interment will follow at Greenmont Cemetery.
Margaret leaves to mourn her loss, her daughter, Debra Coley; grandchildren, Dean Coley (Tracy), Amy C. Waters (Matt), and Frankie Dean; and great-grandchild, Blake Pearce.
Flowers welcomed or memorials contributions can be made to Wendell Baptist Church.
Arrangements are with Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third St., Wendell. www.stricklandfuneral.com
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