Charley Hunt Rickey Purnell Ken Edwards

Clarence Washington Tim Gilbert

Bill Hall

Grandchildren of Margie N. Bibbs

An angel lived among us,

A gift from God above.

She showered us with kindness

And shared with us her love.

She cherished every moment

With the man who was her life;

Walking hand in hand together,

Facing life with all its strife.

She loved her children dearly,

Each one a different way,

Nestled close within her heart.

Though, now, she's far away.

She's gone to live with Jesus.

But, she's here with us, today,

Smiling down on every one of us,

And telling us she's okay.

Your kind expressions of sympathy are gratefully acknowledged

and deeply appreciated by the family of Margie N. Bibbs.

Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home

2930 Colonial Drive

Columbia, South Carolina 29203

Willie A. Tompkins, Founder

(803) 254-2000 bosticktompkinsinc.com

For I am ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there

is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give

me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

II Timothy 4: 6-8 (KJV)

Margie N. Bibbs, 80, of Columbia, South Carolina, went to be with our

Lord on Saturday, March 4, 2017. She was born on May 9, 1936 in

Nacogdoches, Texas, the daughter of the late Elroy and Addie Mae Sexton.

Margie was a long-time member of Capital City Baptist Church in

Columbia, South Carolina. She served the Lord faithfully as a Sunday

School teacher, a dedicated worker on the Heaven Train Ministry in the

inner city of Columbia, Nursery volunteer and Reformers Unanimous

Ministry. Margie retired from the Providence Hospital system where she

worked as a Central Sterilization Technician.

“Memaw”, as she was affectionately known, is survived by her husband

of 23 years, Bobby; sons: Howard (Linda) Burton of North Carolina,

Kenneth (Elaine) Burton and Leslie (Bobbie) Burton of South Carolina

and Elroy (Pauline) Burton and Bryan David (Chrystal) Burton of Texas;

and daughters, Melinda Andress, all of Texas and Deborah Bibbs of North

Carolina. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 30 great-

grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and a multitude of

nieces, nephews, and adopted sons and daughters who loved her dearly.

She was predeceased by her parents and sisters: Doris Walker, Brenda

Sexton, Othalean Ford and Annie Currie Tebo.

Written by Anthony Dowson

Speak of me as you have always done.

Remember the good times, laughter, and fun.

Share the happy memories we've made.

Do not let them wither or fade.

I'll be with you in the summer's sun

And when the winter's chill has come.

I'll be the voice that whispers in the breeze.

I'm peaceful now, put your mind at ease.

I've rested my eyes and gone to sleep,

But memories we've shared are yours to keep.

Sometimes our final days may be a test,

But remember me when I was at my best.

Although things may not be the same,

Don't be afraid to use my name.

Let your sorrow last for just a while.

Comfort each other and try to smile.

I've lived a life filled with joy and fun.

Live on now, make me proud of what you'll become.

The Prelude

The Processional

The Final Farewell to Our Beloved Margie .......... Bostick-Tompkins Staff

Hymn of Praise ................................................... “When We All Get to Heaven”

Scripture Readings and Remarks ................................ Pastor Tommy Steele New Life Baptist Church, Concord, NC

Prayer of Comfort ............................................................... Pastor Melvin Alston Bethel Baptist Church, Blythewood, SC

Solo .......................................................................................................... Bill Edmunds

Remarks (three minutes please) .......................................................... Bobby Phelps Capital City Baptist Church

Sons of Margie N. Bibbs

Damiche Burton Eldest Grandchild

Solo ................................................................................................ Claudette Younger

Scripture ........................................................................Youth Pastor Bryan Hunt Capital City Baptist Church

Words of Comfort ................................................................. Pastor Paul Monroe

The Recessional

Committal, Closing Prayer, Benediction & Interment

4170 Percival Road • Columbia, South Carolina